subject to

phrasal verb

subjected to; subjected to also subject to; subjecting to; subjects to

1

: affected by or possibly affected by (something)

The firm is subject to state law.

The schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Clothing purchases over $200 are subject to tax.

Anyone caught trespassing is subject to a $500 fine.

2

: likely to do, have, or suffer from (something)

My cousin is subject to panic attacks.

I'd rather not live in an area that is subject to flooding.

3

: dependent on something else to happen or be true

The sale of the property is subject to approval by the city council.

All rooms are just $100 a night, subject to availability.

Examples of subject to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Funds aren’t subject to any withdrawal limitations unless otherwise noted by your employer. —Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 23 Nov. 2025

At least 6,600 technicians were expected to work throughout the shutdown but more than 3,000 others were subject to be recalled to work. —Josh Funk, Fortune, 22 Nov. 2025

The relationship between mental illness and spirituality is a challenging subject to navigate, as both mental health conditions and spiritual beliefs are deeply personal. —Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025

His electronics and passport were then taken, and he was allegedly subjected to beatings and electric shock, according to the outlet. —Tanisha Bhat, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for subject to

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue