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

Prices and availability are accurate as of the time of publication and are subject to change without notice. —Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026

Martha Tineo, coordinator of the group Justice, Encounter and Forgiveness, told the EFE news agency this week that former detainees remain subject to alternative measures, including bans on leaving the country, restrictions on speaking to the media and mandatory periodic court appearances. —Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026

Members receive a 15 percent discount on direct bookings, a welcome drink, a bottle of wine or sparkling wine on arrival, room upgrades (subject to availability), and early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability). —Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026

At a minimum, hedge funds invested in lawsuits against California entities should be disclosed and subject to oversight. —Jaime Huff, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for subject to

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