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

Also, beneficiaries inheriting your assets will be subject to taxes if they are not held in Roth accounts. —James Brewer, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Prices and plans vary by location and are subject to change. —Kara McGinley, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025

Teens who are 17 will still be subject to the state curfew of 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 11 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays. —Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 12 Aug. 2025

The state of Idaho, for example, has fewer imports subjected to tariffs (22%) compared with other states (average about 46%). —Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for subject to

• amadou
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