incoming
US /ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ/
adjective Advanced · C1 Văn phòng
Definition
arriving at a place or position
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The receptionist answers all incoming calls and passes messages to the managers.
Synonyms
- arrivingreach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
- inbounddirected or moving inward or toward a center
- receivedget something; come into possession of
Collocations
- Easy incoming calldescribing incoming call (the act of entering)
- Medium handle incoming mail promptlyto manage, deal with, or operate regarding incoming mail promptly
- Hard incoming administration policy prioritiesdescribing incoming administration policy priorities (the act of entering)
- Very Hard brace for incoming wave of lawsuitsto brace for incoming wave of lawsuits, meaning to prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
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