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to come under
[phrase form: come]
01
to be classified or categorized as part of a particular group or subject
Transitive: to come under a subject or category
Examples
The book comes under the genre of science fiction.
02
to fall within the authority or control of someone or something
Transitive: to come under an authority
Examples
The department comes under the supervision of the manager.
03
to be subjected to or affected by something
Transitive: to come under a situation
Examples
The city came under attack during the war.
