Vocabulary
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Start being used
“The computerised system CAME INTO USE at the end of last year.”
When something breaks off
“I picked it up and the handle CAME OFF in my hand.”
I don't believe what you're saying; used as an imperative(inseparable)
“COME OFF IT; tell me the truth for goodness' sake.”
Encouragement
“COME ON; don't give up now when you're so close to finishing.”
A secret is revealed
“The details of the scandal CAME OUT in the press and she had to resign.”
Have a rash or similar skin problem(inseparable)
“She CAME OUT IN a nasty rash after touching the poisonous plant by mistake.”
Recover consciousness(inseparable)
“After three years, he CAME OUT OF the coma.”
Make something available(inseparable)
“They have just COME OUT WITH a new version.”
Feel strange(inseparable)
“I CAME OVER all faint and weak because my sugar level was too low. (British)Affect mentally in such a way as to change behaviour (possibly related to 'overcome')”
Become conscious, wake up from anaesthetic
“She CAME ROUND and learned that the operation had been a complete success.”
Arrive (messages and information)
“News is COMING THROUGH of a major accident on the M25, where freezing fog has been making driving conditions extremely dangerous.”
Provide something needed(inseparable)
“He didn't COME THROUGH WITH the money and they went bust.”
Become conscious, wake up from anaesthetic(inseparable)
“She CAME TO an hour after the operation.”
Appear
“I'll be late home tonight because something's COME UP at work has to be ready for tomorrow morning.”
Encounter problems or difficulties(inseparable)
“They CAME UP AGAINST a lot of opposition to their plans for an out-of-town supermarket development.”
Think of a solution, excuse, etc.(inseparable)
“Nobody could COME UP WITH a satisfactory explanation for the accident.”
Find by chance(inseparable)
“I CAME UPON the book in a little second-hand bookshop in Dorset.”
Close part or all of a road(separable)
“The police CONED OFF the lane after the accident.”
Create a picture or memory in someone's mind(separable)
“It CONJURES UP memories of my school days.”
Fall fast asleep
“I was exhausted and CONKED OUT on the sofa.”
Become involved or committed to something
“Since it started, many companies have CONTRACTED IN to lend their support.”
Give a contract for a service outside the company you work for(separable)
“They have CONTRACTED OUT their catering services to save money.”
Formally leave and agreement(inseparable)
“I CONTRACTED OUT OF the deal years ago.”
Get cooler(separable)
“I left the tea for a minute until it had COOLED DOWN enough to drink.”
