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 my plaidie, and sit down beside me, I 'll hap ye frae every cauld blast that can blaw: Oh, come under my plaidie, and sit down beside me!

From The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume I. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century by Rogers, Charles

"Come under the cliff and unpack," soberly replied Joel.

From Wells Brothers The Young Cattle Kings by Adams, Andy

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.

Come under the porch, where the rain won't spoil your pretty silk.

From The Best British Short Stories of 1922 by Cournos, John

Evelyn raised the umbrella and turning to the little girls, said pleasantly, "Come under, children, I can't keep the rain off you unless you are under the umbrella."

From Christmas with Grandma Elsie by Finley, Martha