Synonym of War on Terrorism

(US) An ongoing campaign by the United States (and some of its allies) the stated aim of which is to counter international terrorism, but especially to counter al-Qaeda and other militant Muslim groups.

Using the correct general approach to a particular task or problem; pursuing something in a promising way.

On call, with regard to a firefighter or unit.

(idiomatic) A very unpleasant situation; torment, particularly when widespread.

(idiomatic, dated) To dine; to eat.

simple past tense of come on

present participle of come on

Almost, nearly, nigh on.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of come on