Collocations with "under"

80 collocations found

under communism

Describes the state of living in a country governed by a communist system.

communism7.5
under the mattress

Used to indicate position beneath the mattress, often for hiding things.

mattress7.5
under oath

Having made a formal promise to tell the truth in a court of law.

oath7.5
under questioning

While being formally asked questions, especially by police or in a court.

questioning7.5
under socialism

Describes the state of affairs or conditions within a socialist system.

socialism7.5
under age

Not yet old enough to legally do something (e.g., drink alcohol).

age7.4
under the pretext of/that...

similar to 'on the pretext', used to introduce a false reason

pretext7.4
under the faucet

Indicates a position directly below the faucet's spout.

faucet7.3
crawl under

To move beneath something by crawling.

crawl7.2
creak under

to creak because of the weight or pressure of something on top

creak7.1
under escort

being guarded and led by an escort

escort7.1
under a resolution

In accordance with the terms or authority of a specific resolution.

resolution7.1
under a/the tenancy

According to the terms of a tenancy agreement.

tenancy7.1
collapse under

To fall down because of the weight or pressure of something.

collapse7.0
under detention

Similar to 'in detention', often implying formal or legal authority.

detention7.0
under lock and key

securely locked up.

lock7.0
under your nail

Refers to the space beneath the tip of a nail.

nail7.0
operate under

to function within the limits or conditions of something

operate7.0
under slavery

describes conditions or life within the system of slavery

slavery7.0
snuggle under

to get comfortable under something, like a blanket or covers

snuggle7.0
stagger under

To walk unsteadily because of a heavy weight or burden.

stagger7.0
under an arch

In the space covered by an arch, often implying passage or position.

arch6.8
disappear under

To vanish by moving beneath something.

disappear6.8
under evaluation

Used to indicate that something is currently being assessed.

evaluation6.8
under guarantee

Covered by the terms of a guarantee. AmE equivalent is 'under warranty'.

guarantee6.8
wilt under

typically used metaphorically to describe losing energy or determination due to pressure or scrutiny.

wilt6.8
under section

relating to a section of a law, etc.

section6.7
under compulsion

Forced to do something; not acting of one's own free will.

compulsion6.5
crush under

to be crushed by something from above

crush6.5
huddled under

Huddled beneath something, often for cover.

huddled6.5