come along

Verb

come along (third-person singular simple present comes along, present participle coming along, simple past came along, past participle come along)

1. (intransitive) To accompany.
   • I'd like you to come along with me to the opera.

   Synonyms:

   come with

2. (idiomatic, intransitive) To arise, appear (make an appearance), come into being.
   • When the telephone first came along, it was mostly just for businesses and rich people, but eventually almost everyone got one.
3. (idiomatic, intransitive) To progress; to make progress; to quicken.
   • The renovation is coming along nicely, and should be ready within a month.

   Synonyms:

   develop, rock along

Interjection

1. Expression of encouragement or mild reproach.
   • Come along, dear, there's no point crying over it.
   • Come along, Jane. Please finish your homework.