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

“Our sense remains that in a very adverse shock, tech stocks would still come under pressure.”

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

In the south of Scotland, the main political party taxation policies might come under slightly more scrutiny, as voters compare their salaries with their counterparts over the border.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Susan wants the war to end but is certain that people like her will come under even greater pressure.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Higher fuel costs from the Middle East war threaten the airlines’ outlook, with analysts expecting margins to come under pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“And the police, I suppose they come under its authority to some extent?”

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin