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fall under

phr. v..
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford

phr. v.. to be included in a specific group, category, or set of rules.

phr. v.. to be classified within a particular category or to be subject to the authority or jurisdiction of a specific power or regulation.


SIMPLE

This task falls under the marketing department's responsibilities.

CONTEXTUAL

Many small businesses fall under the new tax laws that were passed last year.

COMPLEX

The legal dispute falls under the jurisdiction of the international court, as it involves treaties between two sovereign nations.

Particles
under
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
fall + under + object
Usage

usually followed by a noun representing a category, department, or rule.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'belong to' (ownership/membership) and 'be part of'; 'fall under' is more common when discussing formal classifications or legal control.

Pitfall

This falls under of the new rules.This falls under the new rules.do not use 'of' after 'under'; the category or rule follows the particle directly.

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