Sekirov Dictionary

come on

/ˌkʌm ˈɒn/

verb12

  1. To be broadcast (through a device), or (of a broadcast) to begin playing.
  2. To activate; to turn on.
  3. (informal) Elaboration of come (in the sense of move towards the speaker or other focus), emphasising motion or progress, or conveying a nuance of familiarity or encouragement.
  4. (informal) To show sexual or relational interest through words or sometimes actions.
  5. To appear on a stage or in a performance.
  6. To enter the playing field.
  7. To progress, to develop; to come along.
  8. (slang) To begin to feel the effects of a drug; to start causing effects.
  9. To encounter, discover; to come upon.
  10. (slang) To appear or seem to be a particular.
  11. (UK, informal) To get one's period, start menstruating.
  12. (slang) To join a job, hobby or other practice.

exclamation5

  1. Come along with me; join me in going.
  2. An expression of frustration, exasperation, or impatience; hurry up.
  3. An expression of disbelief.
  4. Synonym of let's go, a cheer or expression of support, encouragement, &c.
  5. An expression of defiance or as a challenge; approach; come at me.
come-on
/ˈkʌmˌɒn/

noun3

  1. (informal) Something intended to attract, as in an advertisement.
  2. (informal) A statement or sometimes an action reflecting sexual or romantic interest.
  3. (slang) A bad actor whose talents do not extend far beyond walking onto the stage.
forms

came on · coming on · comes on · come ons · come-ons

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