Incoming: meaning, definitions and examples

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incoming

 

[ หˆษชnkสŒmษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

arrival situation

Incoming refers to something that is approaching or arriving, particularly in a context such as communication or transport. It often implies the receipt of messages, calls, or physical items, emphasizing their movement toward a destination.

Synonyms

approaching, arriving, incoming messages

Examples of usage

  • We have an incoming call from a client.
  • The incoming storm is expected to bring heavy rain.
  • Make sure you check the incoming emails regularly.

Translations

Translations of the word "incoming" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chegada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค—เคพเคฎเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eingehend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ masuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั…ั–ะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przychodzฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆฐ็€ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entrant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ entrante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gelen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“ค์–ด์˜ค๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุงุฑุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญchozรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prichรกdzajรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅณๅฐ†ๅˆฐๆฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prihajajoฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ komandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะปั–ะฟ ะถะฐั‚า›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™lษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ entrante

Etymology

The word 'incoming' originates from the mid-19th century, combining the prefix 'in-' meaning within or into with 'coming,' which is derived from the Old English 'cumen,' meaning to come or arrive. The evolution of the term reflects the increasing usage of technology and communication in society, particularly in reference to messages, calls, and packages that are directed toward a person or location. Its use expanded during the rise of telecommunication systems, emphasizing the contrast between incoming and outgoing interactions. Over the years, 'incoming' has become a standard term in various fields, including business and emergency services, where the context of arrivals and communications is critical.