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

Collier-Keywood has been forced to appear before politicians both in Wales and Westminster in recent months and has come under major criticism for his handling of the plans.

From BBC

The United States is set to come under scrutiny Friday on day two of the World Trade Organization's ministerial conference, with Washington wanting to shake up the multilateral trade system.

From Barron's

Even though profits are expected to soar further, Micron’s stock has come under pressure since the report, reflecting concerns about an eventual peak in the memory market now that companies are making moves to increase production capacity down the road.

From MarketWatch

Private credit has come under pressure amid fears of artificial-intelligence disruption to software, which remains a key area of exposure for firms like Apollo.

From Barron's

He has come under fire in the past for his inability to speak French, including shortly after he was appointed as CEO of Air Canada in 2021.

From BBC