incoming

in-com-ing · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Coming in; arriving.

  2. 2.

    About to take up a position or office.

  3. 3.

    (Of tide) Rising; coming toward the shore.

  4. 4.

    (Usually plural) Money received; revenue.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    incoming call — a phone call received
  • •
    incoming mail — mail being received
  • •
    incoming fire — (military) projectiles approaching one's position

Related words

Antonyms: departing, leaving, outgoing
See also: arrival, entering, outgoing
Synonyms: approaching, arriving, entering

Etymology

From Middle English incomen ("to come in, enter") + -ing.