come under

verb — 3 senses

come under

verb
1

Literally To come underneath (something).

  • Why don't you come under my umbrella? There's plenty of room.
2

To be included or classified under (a title, specified class etc.).

  • To sympathisers, though, all of his crimes came under the general heading of misdemeanors.
3

To be subjected to, be under the auspices of.

  • Eventually I was promoted, and a small team of recruits came under my authority.

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