Meaning of the word "go under" in English

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go under

US /"ɡoʊ ˈʌndər"/

UK /"ɡoʊ ˈʌndər"/

to go bankrupt

Example:

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Many small businesses go under during a recession.

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The company is expected to go under by the end of the year.

Synonym:

fail collapse fold crash liquidate

to become unconscious or fall asleep, especially due to an anesthetic or exhaustion

Example:

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The patient began to go under as the anesthesia took effect.

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After a long day, he just wanted to go under and sleep.

Synonym:

pass out fall asleep lose consciousness

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under go go in go on go for go by no go