come onto
B2 neutral inseparable both
In simple words
to move onto something
Literal meaning: to move onto a surface or area
Meanings
1 B2 neutral
to move onto a place, stage, platform, or area
"The singer came onto the stage to loud applause."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
neutral
to become available, active, or present on a market or scene
"Several cheaper models came onto the market last year."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
The literal movement sense is less common than simple verbs like 'go onto'. In modern usage, many speakers also use 'come onto' for the flirting sense.
Commonly used with
stage market scene platform property road
Forms
Base
come onto
I/you/we/they
3rd person
comes onto
he/she/it
Past simple
came onto
yesterday
Past participle
come onto
have + pp
-ing form
coming onto
continuous
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Synonyms
move onto appear on enter arrive on be introduced
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