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Meaning of come under

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

come under

verb

Definitions

  1. To come underneath (something).

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

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

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

  3. To be subjected to, be under the auspices of.

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