Question 1

What does "fall under" mean?

Accepted Answer

To be classified or included within a particular category, heading, or type.

Question 2

How do you use "fall under" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

This type of fraud falls under the category of white-collar crime.

Question 3

Is "fall under" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"fall under" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Common in formal, administrative, legal, and academic contexts. Used to assign something to a category ('this falls under criminal law') or to place it within someone's responsibility ('this falls under your remit'). More formal than 'fall into'.

fall under

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"under" 포함 구문