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

The draft showed a drastic reduction in the number of businesses subject to sustainability reporting under the CSRD. —Jon McGowan, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025

Recommended by Our Editors The Best AI Search Engines for 2025 Tested: The Best AI Image Generators for 2025 The Best AI Tools for Taking Notes in 2025 Prices subject to change. —Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 25 Feb. 2025

The viewing audience watches the New York Rangers battle the Montreal Canadiens at Madison Square Garden. 1957 — The United States Supreme Court rules that pro football, unlike professional baseball, is subject to the anti-trust laws of the United States. —Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025

However, any individual who impedes law enforcement operations, potentially threatening the safety of law enforcement agents and subjects of their investigations, is subject to investigation and potential prosecution by the Department of Justice. —Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025

Rhymes for subject to

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