come under

Idioms  

1. Fit into a category or classification, as in This document comes under the heading “classified.” [Mid-1600s]

2. Be the responsibility or province of, as in My department comes under your jurisdiction . [Early 1700s]

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Example Sentences

"Come under the trees and sit down, and I'll tell you."

From The Second String by Gould, Nat

Come under the oak-trees, Gaspare," he said, "and I'll read to you.

From The Call of the Blood by Lowell, Orson

"Come under the light of the lantern yonder."

From Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution by Sage, William

"Come under the shelter of that wall," said the sergeant, and pushed his machine to the protection afforded by the side wall of a house.

From The Man Who Knew by Wallace, Edgar

Come under our shadow, we will conceal you till the danger be overpast' Flee! flee!

From Frederick the Great and His Family by Coleman, Chapman, Mrs.