come under

phrasal verb

came under; come under; coming under; comes under

1

: to be subjected to (something)

The troops were resting when they suddenly came under attack.

Many people feel that their civil rights are coming under threat.

The school is coming under pressure to change its policies.

2

: to be affected, controlled, or influenced by (something)

an area that has come under the control of rebel forces

He was 30 years old when he first came under the care of a psychiatrist.

areas that come under his authority

3

—used to identify the group or category that something belongs to

These matters come under the heading of classified information.

Examples of come under in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hegseth’s nomination has come under heavy scrutiny, putting into question the viability of him passing the Senate. —Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024

As Elon Musk gears up for his first unofficial role in a U.S. administration under President-elect Donald Trump, his position on Social Security benefits is coming under scrutiny. —Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024

However, its methodology have come under sharp criticism from some scholars and practitioners. —Jen Christensen, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024

Aluminum foil isn’t the only kitchen staple to come under scrutiny recently. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024