Come under Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Negative Situations Often used when someone faces criticism or difficult circumstances. The mayor has come under fire for the decision. Pro Tip 2/3Attention and Evaluation Entities come under scrutiny when their actions are being closely examined. The new policy will come under close examination. Pro Tip 3/3External Forces Implies being subjected to forces or influences outside one's control. The bridge has come under stress due to the flood.