come

to arrive

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A newly chosen director steps through the office doorway as the outgoing director hands over keys to the desk.

adjective / noun

incoming

IN-kum-ing/ˈɪnkʌmɪŋ/

Approaching from outside to enter a place or role.

Etymology

inEnglishwithin or inside

+comEnglishto arrive

+ingEnglishan action or activity

“Coming in” was used of entering as an occupant. For an incoming officeholder, the place being entered is a position of authority rather than simply a physical space.

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