subject to

phrasal verb

subjected to; subjected to also subject to; subjecting to; subjects to

1

: affected by or possibly affected by (something)

The firm is subject to state law.

The schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Clothing purchases over $200 are subject to tax.

Anyone caught trespassing is subject to a $500 fine.

2

: likely to do, have, or suffer from (something)

My cousin is subject to panic attacks.

I'd rather not live in an area that is subject to flooding.

3

: dependent on something else to happen or be true

The sale of the property is subject to approval by the city council.

All rooms are just $100 a night, subject to availability.

Examples of subject to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This typically occurs once the debt has been paid in full, is subject to a bankruptcy stay, or if there are other reasons to pause or halt collection. —Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

The University of Maine System (USM), a network of eight public universities in Maine, was subject to a temporary pause in funding from the USDA last week during an ongoing battle between the state and the federal government over trans inclusion in women's and girls' sports. —Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025

The company is subject to regulatory requirements and potential changes in healthcare laws, which could impact its operations and financial performance. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025

After three years of legal residence, investors can apply for permanent residency, with citizenship potentially available after eight years, subject to passing a cultural exam. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for subject to

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue