Collocations with "under"

80 collocations found

under restoration

indicates that the process of restoration is currently in progress

restoration6.5
sag under

to bend or sink downwards under the pressure of a heavy weight

sag6.5
suffer under sth

To experience hardship due to a oppressive system, regime, or condition.

suffer6.3
wedge under

to fix or place something in the space beneath an object

wedge6.3
under provocation

Describes acting while being provoked.

provocation6.2
under custody

Similar to 'in custody', often used when being placed into a state of detention.

custody6.0
under irrigation

describes land that is supplied with water by irrigation

irrigation6.0
under a/its load

creaking, groaning, etc. because of the weight being carried

load6.0
orchestra under

Used to indicate the conductor leading the orchestra.

orchestra6.0
serve under

To work in a position of lower rank than someone.

serve6.0
dive under

To move quickly beneath something.

dive5.7
under sb's tuition

while being taught by someone

tuition5.5
under the slogan of

Used when people gather or act together for a cause represented by a slogan.

slogan5.2
under evacuation

Indicates that an area is currently in the process of being evacuated.

evacuation5.0
under tow

being pulled by another vehicle or vessel

tow5.0
wither under (sth)

Indicates the cause or condition that leads to withering, such as sun or pressure.

wither5.0
write under

to write using a pseudonym or different name

write5.0
under paragraph 9, etc.

as specified by a particular paragraph in a legal or formal text

paragraph4.8
under strength

Synonym for 'below strength', indicating a team is not at its full capacity.

strength4.8
under arms

Equipped with weapons and ready for battle.

arms4.0