bring under

verb — 2 senses

bring under

verb
1

Dated To subdue (something or someone).

  • The king brought the native people under.
2

To make (someone or something) subject to (something else); to place (someone) in a state of (something).

  • We should bring that department under HR.
  • Christ will bring you under a state of grace.
1 more example
  • My talent brought me under the gaze of millions of fans.

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