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Come into use
Start being used
“The computerised system CAME INTO USE at the end of last year.”
Come off
When something breaks off
“I picked it up and the handle CAME OFF in my hand.”
Come off it
I don't believe what you're saying; used as an imperative
“COME OFF IT; tell me the truth for goodness' sake.”
Come on
Encouragement
“COME ON; don't give up now when you're so close to finishing.”
Come out
A secret is revealed
“The details of the scandal CAME OUT in the press and she had to resign.”
Come out in
Have a rash or similar skin problem
“She CAME OUT IN a nasty rash after touching the poisonous plant by mistake.”
Come out of
Recover consciousness
“After three years, he CAME OUT OF the coma.”
Come out with
Make something available
“They have just COME OUT WITH a new version.”
Come over
Feel strange
“I CAME OVER all faint and weak because my sugar level was too low. (British)Affect mentally in such a way as to change behaviour (possibly related to 'overcome')”
Come round
Become conscious, wake up from anaesthetic
“She CAME ROUND and learned that the operation had been a complete success.”
Come through
Arrive (messages and information)
“News is COMING THROUGH of a major accident on the M25, where freezing fog has been making driving conditions extremely dangerous.”
Come through with
Provide something needed
“He didn't COME THROUGH WITH the money and they went bust.”
Come to
Become conscious, wake up from anaesthetic
“She CAME TO an hour after the operation.”
Come up
Appear
“I'll be late home tonight because something's COME UP at work has to be ready for tomorrow morning.”
Come up against
Encounter problems or difficulties
“They CAME UP AGAINST a lot of opposition to their plans for an out-of-town supermarket development.”
Come up with
Think of a solution, excuse, etc.
“Nobody could COME UP WITH a satisfactory explanation for the accident.”
Come upon
Find by chance
“I CAME UPON the book in a little second-hand bookshop in Dorset.”
Cone off
Close part or all of a road
“The police CONED OFF the lane after the accident.”
Conjure up
Create a picture or memory in someone's mind
“It CONJURES UP memories of my school days.”
Conk out
Fall fast asleep
“I was exhausted and CONKED OUT on the sofa.”
Contract in
Become involved or committed to something
“Since it started, many companies have CONTRACTED IN to lend their support.”
Contract out
Give a contract for a service outside the company you work for
“They have CONTRACTED OUT their catering services to save money.”
Contract out of
Formally leave and agreement
“I CONTRACTED OUT OF the deal years ago.”
Cool down
Get cooler
“I left the tea for a minute until it had COOLED DOWN enough to drink.”