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

We may find out within days, but he is likely to come under real pressure, including from some of his allies, to tuck in behind Burnham to enable a swift transition.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

If Tehran refuses to move on highly enriched uranium or the future shape of its nuclear programme, the process could collapse and the ceasefire itself may come under pressure.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

All of which, incidentally, is yet another argument to prefer inflation-protected bonds over regular ones, although the latest news suggests longer-term versions of such bonds may also come under pressure.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

CEO Mike Dastoor cited “better-than-expected performance” in areas of the portfolio that had previously come under pressure, notably its automotive segment and connected living business, which centers on components found in smart home appliances.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

The island had come under repeated assault, prompting a resurfacing of Olmsted’s old anger about the compulsion of clients to tinker with his landscapes.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson