fall under

Idioms  

1. Be classified as, as in These scores fall under choral music . [Mid-1400s]

2. Be subject to, as in This precinct falls under the city's jurisdiction . [Second half of 1500s]

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Example Sentences

Both fall under the category of "mundane job simulations", an ever-growing gaming genre in which people carry out routine and - on the face of it - not very exciting tasks.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The show and its team now fall under the responsibility of OpenAI's public affairs chief Chris Lehane, a veteran Washington lobbyist who made his name handling scandals for the Clinton administration.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

For people who fall under the “preclinical obesity” category in the BMI-plus model, Cummings would recommend lifestyle changes or a less expensive oral GLP-1.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

According to the lawsuit, “reinstatement of removal requires an illegal reentry, and Petitioner’s last entry was on advance parole so would not fall under that ground.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

His shoulders rise and fall under his sweaty T-shirt as he takes in a big breath.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison