go under

verb

went under; gone under; going under; goes under

: to be overwhelmed, destroyed, or defeated : fail

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Rideshare drivers will have to drive down South West Street to pick up riders and then can either continue south, going under I-70, or travel westbound on Kentucky Avenue to get out of the zone. —

Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024 Before this new world record, Lochte was the only swimmer to ever go under 1:50 in the event. —

Casey Murphy, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 The repercussions of Reaction Engines going under are widespread. —

David Szondy, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2024 Unlike a quick trip to your dermatologist or plastic surgeon for hyaluronic acid filler, fat grafting involves going under IV sedation, a type of anesthesia administered through a vein, and requires much more forethought and planning. —

Taryn Brooke, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for go under