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

Fountain's appointment to the five-member board is subject to the approval of the Little Rock Board of Directors. —Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025

Qualifying airlines are subject to change. —Harlan Vaughn, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025

The build was subject to special inspections, which entailed the county sampling the concrete mix each day the machine was operating, similar to inspections used for commercial projects. —Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025

The timeline is subject to change. —Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for subject to

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• detinue
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