English · Phrasal verb Attested

bring under

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To subdue (something or someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chinh phục (ai hoặc cái gì đó)

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Where it’s used: Used American English

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

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).

Topics: Dated

What does “bring under” mean?

To subdue (something or someone).

Is “bring under” formal or informal?

bring under is generally dated.

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