bring under
The phrase "bring under" is commonly used to describe actions involving control, authority, or integration.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To gain control or authority over something or someone.
Example
- The new manager aims to bring the chaotic department under control.
- The government tried to bring the rebellious region under its authority.
C1Military/Political
(formal)To subdue or suppress a group, region, or situation.
Example
- The army was deployed to bring the insurgents under control.
- Efforts were made to bring the political unrest under control.
C1Organizational
(technical)To incorporate or integrate into a larger entity or system.
Example
- The smaller company was brought under the umbrella of the larger corporation.
- The new software was brought under the existing IT infrastructure.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bring under":
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