phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Sound
Pronunciation
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UK:/kən ˌaɪ kʌm ˈɪn/
UK:[kən ˌaɪ khɐm ˈɪn]
US:/kən ˌaɪ kʌm ˈɪn/
US:[kən ˌaɪ khʌm ˈɪn]
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phrase
Meaning 1
Asks for permission to enter a room.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
62 source translations are retained for this English entry.