come under
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle under
Meanings
Be subjected to a particular force or scrutiny
Why “under”? Something is under a rule, group, burden, or close check. It works inside that pressure.
“The policy came under fire.”
“The mayor came under pressure to resign.”
Don't confuse with
Come under means be subjected to a particular force or scrutiny. Come forth means step forward into view, especially to be seen or heard.
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come forth
A contrast learners often mix up
Step forward into view, especially to be seen or heard
bring under
Same under pattern: under control
Bring something under control
fall under
Same under pattern: under control
Drop below an expected standard or value; Belong to a particular category
keep under
Same under pattern: under control
Keep something controlled or suppressed
labour under
Same under pattern: under control
Be hampered by a wrong belief or burden
operate under
Same under pattern: under control
Function according to a particular condition or rule
come about
Same base verb: come
Happen, especially in an unplanned way; Of a ship, change tack to the opposite side
come across
Same base verb: come
Find or meet someone or something by chance; Give a particular impression to others; Be expressed clearly enough for people to notice or understand
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