# subject to sth

idiom · CEFR B2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/subject-to-sth
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

to be likely to experience something, or to be controlled by a specific set of rules.

## Examples

- This area is subject to heavy rain in the winter.
- The flight schedule is subject to change depending on the weather conditions at the airport.
- All employees are subject to the strict company policy regarding the protection of sensitive client information.

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