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to go under
[phrase form: go]
01
to descend or sink beneath the surface of a liquid
Intransitive
Examples
The ship began to take on water and eventually went under.
02
to descend and disappear from view due to setting below the horizon
Intransitive
Examples
At sunset, the colors of the sky become vibrant as the sun goes under.
03
to experience financial failure or bankruptcy, often leading to the end or termination of a business or company
Intransitive
Examples
The economic recession caused many small businesses to go under.
04
to be known or identified by a particular name
Transitive: to go under a name
Examples
The artist chose to go under the pseudonym ' Shadow Painter.'
Go under
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