bring under
B2 formal separable transitive
In simple words
To get control over something, like putting it under your power.
Literal meaning: To move something physically under another object — the idiomatic extension applies this spatial idea to power and authority.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
formal
To gain or establish control or authority over a person, group, or territory.
"The general's forces brought the rebellious province under control within weeks."
Grammar: separable
2 C1
idiomatic
formal
To classify or include something within a particular category or regulatory framework.
"New legislation will bring online marketplaces under the same rules as traditional retailers."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Commonly followed by nouns like 'control', 'command', 'authority', or 'subjugation'. Frequently used in military, political, and administrative contexts. Formal in tone.
Commonly used with
control authority command subjugation jurisdiction discipline
Forms
Base
bring under
I/you/we/they
3rd person
brings under
he/she/it
Past simple
brought under
yesterday
Past participle
brought under
have + pp
-ing form
bringing under
continuous
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