bring under
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To subdue (something or someone).
Register: dated
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The king brought the native people under.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To make (someone or something) subject to (something else); to place (someone) in a state of (something).
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đặt (ai hoặc cái gì đó) dưới sự kiểm soát của (một thứ khác)
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bring under” mean?
To subdue (something or someone).
Is “bring under” formal or informal?
bring under is generally dated.