English Dictionary

come across

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see come, across. / (figuratively) To change sides; to cross over to work for the opposition.

I come across a lot of interesting books at the library.

意味（1）

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

He came across the street towards me.

意味（2）

(figuratively) 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?

意味（3）

(idiomatic) To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image.

A business suit and briefcase help her to come across as the competent professional she is.

意味（4）

(idiomatic) To find, usually by accident.

In the meadow he came across a rare flower.

意味（5）

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

"I'll die before I let my grandad pay you that much money!" blazed the girl.

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.