Meaning of the word "subjected to" in English

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subjected to

US /səbˈdʒɛktɪd tuː/
UK /səbˈdʒɛktɪd tuː/

Phrasal Verb

to cause or force someone or something to undergo a particular experience or treatment, especially an unpleasant or difficult one

Example:
The new recruits were subjected to rigorous training.
She was subjected to a barrage of questions from reporters.