Come under Meaning in English
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈəndɝ
KUM UN-der
kˈʌm/ /ˈʌndɐ
kum UN-duh
Definition
To be affected by something, to be put in a particular category, or to receive attention, criticism, or attack.
Usage & Nuances
Often followed by a noun: 'come under fire' (criticism), 'come under attack', 'come under a category'. Used in both formal and neutral contexts, mainly in news or official language. Not used for physical motion or literally entering places.
Spanish: estar bajo - ser objeto de - entrar enPortuguese (BR): ficar sob - sofrer - ser alvo dePortuguese (PT): ficar sob - sofrer - ser alvo deChinese (Simplified): 受到 - 隶属于Chinese (Traditional): 受到 - 隸屬於Hindi: के अंतर्गत आना - के अधीन होनाArabic: يخضع لـ - يتعرض لـBengali: আসা (প্রভাব/নিয়ন্ত্রণে) - আওতাধীন হওয়াRussian: подпадать (под влияние/критики) - оказаться (под чем-либо)Japanese: 該当する - 受ける (批判などを)Vietnamese: nằm trong - chịu (tác động/phê bình)Korean: 해당하다 - (영향·비판을) 받다Turkish: tabi olmak - maruz kalmakUrdu: کے زیرِ اثر آنا - کے ماتحت ہوناIndonesian: masuk dalam - berada di bawah (pengaruh/kritikan)
Example Sentences
New rules come under the new law.
basic
His actions came under close review.
basic
The company came under new management.
basic
The politician came under heavy criticism after his speech.
natural
Many products now come under stricter safety regulations.
natural
After the incident, the whole industry came under scrutiny.
natural