come around

What does "come around" mean?

1. To change one's opinion or decision after initially disagreeing
2. To regain consciousness
3. To visit casually
4. To happen regularly (of events, seasons)

Examples

• She was against the idea at first, but she came around eventually.
• He came around after being unconscious for a few minutes.
• Come around anytime—you're always welcome.
• Christmas comes around so quickly each year.
• My parents finally came around to accepting my career choice.

How to use it

'Come around to' an idea means to eventually accept it. Very useful for describing gradual changes in opinion.

Similar expressions

Opposites

Related phrasal verbs

• come up

  To be mentioned or discussed

• come across

  To find something or meet someone by chance

• come back

  To return to a place

• come out

  To become known or revealed

• come over

  To visit someone's home

• come in

  To enter a room, building, or place