come across

Definitions

1. 1

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see come, across.

   • He came across the street towards me.
2. 2

   To change sides

   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?
3. 3

   To give an appearance or impression

   To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image; to seem or appear (to be some way).

   • 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.
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   1. 4

      To find, usually by accident.

      • In the dark he came across an old box by accident.
   2. 5

      To produce what was desired

      To produce what was desired; to come up with the goods.

      • Near-synonym: come through
      • He came across with the rest of the money when we mentioned our lawyer.
      • "I'll die before I let my grandad pay you that much money!" blazed the girl. "That ain't unlikely either," retorted Shanan, "if ol' Bart Hendricks don't come across with the ransom."
   3. 6

      To give in and do what is wanted or expected

      To give in and do what is wanted or expected; to acquiesce to something.

      • Near-synonym: come around

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