Phrase guide

come under

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To come underneath (something).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: literally

Examples

  • Why don't you come under my umbrella? There's plenty of room.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To be included or classified under (a title, specified class etc.).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • To sympathisers, though, all of his crimes came under the general heading of misdemeanors.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To be subjected to, be under the auspices of.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Eventually I was promoted, and a small team of recruits came under my authority.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 在......之下 (zài... zhīxià) — come underneath
  • Finnish: tulla alle — come underneath
  • Chinese Mandarin: 歸類於 /归类于 (guīlèi yú) — be classified under
  • Finnish: laskea — be classified under
  • Finnish: kuulua — be classified under
  • Chinese Mandarin: 受......支配 (shòu... zhīpèi) — be subjected to
  • Finnish: joutua — be subjected to