1 B2 neutral
to move onto a place, stage, platform, or area
"The singer came onto the stage to loud applause."
inseparable
come onto
B2 neutral inseparable transitive/intransitive
to move onto a place or surface, or to start being present there
In plain English
to move onto something
What does "come onto" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic neutral
to become available, active, or present on a market or scene
"Several cheaper models came onto the market last year."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
to move onto a surface or area
Actually means
to move onto something
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "come onto"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
stage market scene platform property road
How to conjugate "come onto"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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