Meaning of the word "fall under" in English
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fall under
US /"fɔːl ˈʌndər"/
UK /"fɔːl ˈʌndər"/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to be included in or classified as part of a particular group, category, or jurisdiction
Example:
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These expenses fall under the category of administrative costs.
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The new regulations fall under the jurisdiction of the environmental agency.
2.
to be affected by or experience something, often negative
Example:
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The city will fall under a new curfew starting next week.
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His reputation began to fall under suspicion after the scandal.
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