Definition of "come across" in English

Verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see come,‎ across.
- He came across the street towards me.
To change sides; to cross over to work for the opposition.
- You argued well in court but your firm doesn't pay its lawyers well, so why don't you come across to ours?
To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image; to seem or appear (to be some way). .mw-parser-output .object-usage-tag{font-style:italic}.mw-parser-output .deprecated{color:var(--wikt-palette-grey-lime-8,olivedrab)}[ with as; or with like]
- How did she come across when you met with her?
- How did she come across to you?
- She came across as sharp and well-grounded.
- A business suit and adequate elocution help her to come across as the competent professional she is.
To find, usually by accident.
- In the dark he came across an old box by accident.
To produce what was desired; to come up with the goods. [with with]
- He came across with the rest of the money when we mentioned our lawyer.
To give in and do what is wanted or expected; to acquiesce to something.
To have sex; to give in to seduction.
To confess to something.