subject to something
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Meaning · English
influenced or affected by something
Literally: under the control of something
Register: neutral
Examples
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “subject to something” mean?
influenced or affected by something Literally: under the control of something
Is “subject to something” formal or informal?
subject to something is generally neutral.