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Definition come under in American English

come under phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to be forced to experience something unpleasant

Example

The department had come under criticism for poor performance.

Example

Airport security will now come under increased scrutiny.

Example

President Bush has come under pressure to step up the sanctions.

Synonyms and related words
run out of road suffer undergo
2

to be the responsibility of a particular person, organization, etc.

Example

Issues relating to pay come under the personnel department.

Synonyms and related words
rest with lie with come under
3

to belong to a particular group or class

Example

Bread and pasta come under carbohydrates.

Synonyms and related words
relationship connection association
Definition come under in American English