to come across

Definition of to come across in English English dictionary: To find, usually by accident
In the meadow he will come across a rare flower.; To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image
A business suit and briefcase help her to come across as the competent professional she is.; communicate the intended meaning or impression; "He came across very clearly"; {f} happen upon -, bump into; find accidently, find by chance; ran into, meet accidentally; make a certain impression; way other people see a person; have sexual intercourse with a person; be perceived in a certain way; make a certain impression; To meet or find by chance: came across my old college roommate in town today.To do what is wanted.To pay over money that is demanded: came across with the check.To give an impression - "He comes across as a very sincere, religious individual"; If someone or what they are saying comes across in a particular way, they make that impression on people who meet them or are listening to them. When sober he can come across as an extremely pleasant and charming young man He came across very, very well. = come over; come together; "I'll probably see you at the meeting"; "How nice to see you again!"; be received or understood; find unexpectedly; "the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb"; "she struck a goldmine"; "The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake"; If you come across something or someone, you find them or meet them by chance. I came across a group of children playing. = encounter