Definition of "come on" in Anglais

Verb

1. To encounter, discover; to come upon.

   • Turning the corner, I came on Julia sitting by the riverbank.

2. To appear on a stage or in a performance.

   • I think he's coming on too late after my line.

3. To be broadcast (through a device), or (of a broadcast) to begin playing.

   • I was going to turn off the TV, but my favorite show came on.
   • A salsa song came on the radio.

4. To progress, to develop; to come along.

   • The new garden is coming on nicely.

5. To activate; to turn on.

   • The light came on as soon as I flicked the switch.
   • She pressed the power button and waited for the screen to come on.

6. To show sexual or relational interest through words or sometimes actions.

   • She started coming on to me as soon as my wife left the room.

7. To get one's period, start menstruating.

8. To enter the playing field.

9. 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.

   • Don't just stand there on the doorstep. Come on in!
   • Don't leave without coming on round to see the baby.
   • You told me to come on over whenever I get the chance, and here I am!
   • Come on up to my place on the third floor.
   • Please come on home.

10. To appear or seem to be a particular.

    • He's coming on strong.
    • They came a trick on me.

11. To begin to feel the effects of a drug; to start causing effects.

    • The coke came on me quickly.

12. To join a job, hobby or other practice.

    • He came on at the same time as me.

13. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see come,‎ on.

Interjection

1. Come along with me; join me in going.

   • I'll show you where the auditorium is. Come on!

2. Synonym of let's go, a cheer or expression of support, encouragement, &c.

   • Come on, George! You can win!

3. An expression of disbelief.

   • Come on! You can't possibly expect me to believe that.