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to go under
[phrase form: go]
01
to descend or sink beneath the surface of a liquid
Intransitive
Example
The ship began to take on water and eventually went under.
The sunken treasure chest went under hundreds of years ago.
02
to descend and disappear from view due to setting below the horizon
Intransitive
Example
At sunset, the colors of the sky become vibrant as the sun goes under.
The ship's sails vanished as it went under, heading toward distant shores.
03
to experience financial failure or bankruptcy, often leading to the end or termination of a business or company
Intransitive
Example
The economic recession caused many small businesses to go under.
The company's mismanagement of funds led it to go under.
04
to be known or identified by a particular name
Transitive: to go under a name
Example
The artist chose to go under the pseudonym ' Shadow Painter.'
In the music industry, many artists go under stage names.
Go under
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