تعريف under في الإنجليزية الإنجليزية القاموس.
- Below the surface of
- A subject of
He served in World War II under General Omar Bradley.
- In a way inferior to
- Less than
- In a way lower or less than
- In a lower level than
The little boys in the front bedroom had thrown off their blankets and lay under the sheets.
- {e} below, beneath; less than; controlled by; according to; in the process of; during the period of authority of
- {a} inferior, lower
- {a} beneath, below, less
- In professional bowling, a score under 200 See also par; over
- Less specifically, denoting the relation of being subject, of undergoing regard, treatment, or the like; as, a bill under discussion
- If you study or work under a particular person, that person teaches you or tells you what to do. Kiefer was just one of the artists who had studied under Beuys in the early Sixties I am the new manager and you will be working under me
- through a range downward; "children six and under will be admitted free"
- Denoting relation to some thing or person that is superior, weighs upon, oppresses, bows down, governs, directs, influences powerfully, or the like, in a relation of subjection, subordination, obligation, liability, or the like; as, to travel under a heavy load; to live under extreme oppression; to have fortitude under the evils of life; to have patience under pain, or under misfortunes; to behave like a Christian under reproaches and injuries; under the pains and penalties of the law; the condition under which one enters upon an office; under the necessity of obeying the laws; under vows of chastity
- lower in rank, power, or authority; "an under secretary"
- In a lower, subject, or subordinate condition; in subjection; used chiefly in a few idiomatic phrases; as, to bring under, to reduce to subjection; to subdue; to keep under, to keep in subjection; to control; to go under, to be unsuccessful; to fail
- Lower in position, intensity, rank, or degree; subject; subordinate; generally in composition with a noun, and written with or without the hyphen; as, an undercurrent; undertone; underdose; under-garment; underofficer; undersheriff
- below the horizon; "the sun went under"
- If you do something under a particular name, you use that name instead of your real name. Were any of your books published under the name Amanda Fairchild? The patient was registered under a false name
- If you go under something, you move from one side to the other of something that is at a higher level than you. He went under a brick arch A river boat passed under the bridge
- anba
- To be less than
- located below or beneath something else; "nether garments"; "the under parts of a machine"
- Something that is under a layer of something, especially clothing, is covered by that layer. I was wearing two sweaters under the green army jacket It was hard to see the colours under the layer of dust
- To be a subject of
- further down; "see under for further discussion" down below; "get under quickly!" below the horizon; "the sun went under" below some quantity or limit; "fifty dollars or under" in or into a state of subordination or subjugation; "we must keep our disappointment under" down to defeat, death, or ruin; "their competitors went under" into unconsciousness; "this will put the patient under" through a range downward; "children six and under will be admitted free
- In a place such as a sea, river, or swimming pool, if someone or something is under the water, they are fully in the water and covered by it. They said he'd been held under the water and drowned Goldfish were swimming lazily in a group just under the surface. Under is also an adverb. When the water was up to his neck, a hand came from behind and pushed his head under
- If something happens under a particular person or government, it happens when that person or government is in power. There would be no new taxes under his leadership. the realities of life under a brutal dictatorship
- Below or lower, in place or position, with the idea of being covered; lower than; beneath; opposed to over; as, he stood under a tree; the carriage is under cover; a cellar extends under the whole house
- into unconsciousness; "this will put the patient under"
- If something happens under particular circumstances or conditions, it happens when those circumstances or conditions exist. His best friend was killed by police under extremely questionable circumstances Under normal conditions, only about 20 to 40 per cent of vitamin E is absorbed
- (B) to the right of
- In competitive play, the amount of pins (including bonus, if any) that a player is scoring under a 200 average; a player that shoots 1734 for 9 games is "under" by 66 See also "plus", "minus" and "over"
- un·der In addition to the uses shown below, under is also used in phrasal verbs such as `go under' and `knuckle under'
- further down; "see under for further discussion"
- You use under to say which section of a list, book, or system something is in. This study is described under `General Diseases of the Eye' `Where would it be?' --- `Filed under C, second drawer down.'
- under wraps: see wrap
- Denoting relation to something that comprehends or includes, that represents or designates, that furnishes a cover, pretext, pretense, or the like; as, he betrayed him under the guise of friendship; Morpheus is represented under the figure of a boy asleep
- Denoting relation to something that exceeds in rank or degree, in number, size, weight, age, or the like; in a relation of the less to the greater, of inferiority, or of falling short
- in or into a state of subordination or subjugation; "we must keep our disappointment under"
- If something happens under a law, agreement, or system, it happens because that law, agreement, or system says that it should happen. Under law, your employer has the right to hire a temporary worker to replace you Under the Constitution, you cannot be tried twice for the same crime
- down below; "get under quickly!"
- If something or someone is under a particular age or amount, they are less than that age or amount. jobs for those under 65 Expenditure this year should be just under 15 billion pounds. over Under is also an adverb. free childminding service for 5's and under
- below some quantity or limit; "fifty dollars or under"
- Professional bowling score below 200
- If a person or thing is under something, they are at a lower level than that thing, and may be covered or hidden by it. swimming in the pool or lying under an umbrella Under a wide shelf that holds coffee jars stands a pile of magazines She buried her head under the covers, pretending to be asleep A path runs under the trees
- down to defeat, death, or ruin; "their competitors went under"
- You can use under before a noun to indicate that a person or thing is being affected by something or is going through a particular process. fishermen whose livelihoods are under threat I'm rarely under pressure and my co-workers are always nice to me Firemen said they had the blaze under control He was rushed to court yesterday under armed guard
- through a range downward; "children six and under will be admitted free
- {e} below
- sub
Where's the subway station?
- Where's the underground station?
I live within spitting distance of the subway station.
- I live within spitting distance of the underground station.
- sub-
- anda
- Under Secretaries
- plural form of Under Secretary
- under a cloud
- Under suspicion; subject to critical inspection
- under a spell
- Bewitched, held by the power of a magical spell
- under clothes
- Underwear, linens; any garments worn beneath other clothing. Underwear may be for warmth, for protecting outer garments from body excretions, to alter the external appearance of the wearer, for security, etc
- under control
- Of something being taken care of or being addressed
- under cover
- protected by a covering or shelter
When it started to rain we got under cover.
- under erasure
- Of a bit of text, written and strickenthrough; hence, figuratively in some sense both present and absent
It was to acknowledge this difficulty that Heidegger proposed in Zur Seinsfrage (1955) to write “Being” under erasure, so that the visible crossing-out of the word would display its negation as an act taking place within time.
- under fire
- criticized or held responsible for something
Meanwhile, the government's own Human Services department is under fire from the Ombudsman for its failure to protect children in its care.
- under fire
- subjected to enemy attack
- under glass
- In a glass case, like an item in a museum
- under glass
- In a greenhouse, a cold frame, or a similar structure; said of the propagation and growth of plants
- under glass
- In jail
- under lock and key
- imprisoned with little or no chance of escape
If it was him we can have him under lock and key in 24 hours.
- under no circumstance
- At no time, under no condition
- under no circumstances
- never ever, not for any reason
Under no circumstances should I be responsible for your reckless driving of my vehicle.
- under one's belt
- Already done; within one's experience; practiced
He got off to a shaky start, but with a few months of experience under his belt, he kept up handily with the veteran employees.
- under one's breath
- softly, so as not to be heard
- under one's feet
- Acting annoyingly; being a nuisance; being in the way
The children were running around getting under everyone's feet.
- under one's hat
- Concealed; confidential; secret
Orestes Jones kept his real ambitions under his hat until the time struck.
- under one's nose
- obvious or apparent
If we had paid more attention, we would have found that answer was under our noses the whole time.
- under one's nose
- directly in front of one; clearly visible
I searched for my glasses for twenty minutes, and finally found them right under my nose.
- under one's thumb
- Completely controlled by someone; at someone’s command
She has the entire crew under her thumb. They would do anything for her.
- under one's wing
- Under one's protection, sponsorship, or tutelage
Now a professor himself he has young students under his wing.
- under par
- below par
- under pressure
- Being subjected to physical pressure
Concrete is pretty strong, but will break under pressure.
- under pressure
- Subjected to pressure
We need people who can work under pressure in the army.
- under protest
- while protesting
I'm washing-up under protest because it's not my turn.
- under protest
- of a payment made subject to dispute
- under sail
- With sails unfurled; powered by the wind
- under sail
- Under wind power
- under seal
- Bearing a seal
The letter was delivered under seal.
- under seal
- Legally bound not to be disclosed
The terms of the settlement will remain under seal indefinitely.
- under square
- Of internal combustion engine designs, having piston diameter less than its stroke distance
- under the counter
- Illicitly, against regulations, of goods kept under the serving counter in a shop to be unobtrusively passed to a customer who knows they are available for surreptitious sale (e.g. pornographic magazines in a newsagent)
When Prohibition became the law, they produced the stuff in greater quantity and sold it under the counter to anybody who wanted it.
- under the counter
- In an underhand way, sneakily. Unofficially
- under the covers
- In bed, under the bed covers
- under the covers
- In secret
- under the gun
- Under great pressure to perform
He was under the gun to finish the project quickly.
- under the gun
- Too close to be subject to artillery fire
- under the gun
- The first player to act on the first round of betting in Texas hold 'em
- under the impression
- Thinking or making assumptions, often incorrectly
Under the impression he was about to be fired, he decided to quit.
- under the influence
- Intoxicated, inebriated, or otherwise stupefied by an ingested mind-altering substance, commonly speaking of alcohol : drunk
He was arrested for driving under the influence.
- under the knife
- Undergoing a surgical procedure
Rumor that De Gaulle was under the knife sped through Paris. . . . Finally, at 7:15 p.m., a bulletin signed by three doctors said that De Gaulle had been operated on that morning.
- under the knife
- Into surgery
I don't want to go under the knife again. I had 10 surgeries as a player and many more since, Dykstra said.
- under the microscope
- Under close scrutiny or examination
After his productivity flagged, his boss put him under the microscope to try to isolate and correct the problem.
- under the pump
- Under pressure
- under the radar
- Without attracting notice; in an undetected or secretive manner
Institutional change has not happened. But it's done quietly under the radar at lots of places.
- under the sun
- In existence
I have also adopted a stance, familiar from consumer culture, which suggests that the goods under question can do anything under the sun.
- under the table
- Secret(ly), covert(ly), undisclosed(ly)
I was paid under the table, so I didn't have to pay taxes on the income but I couldn't complain when I was cheated.
- under the weather
- Somewhat intoxicated or suffering from a hangover
I was a bit under the weather last night: out with a party of friends, you know. Dare say we all had a bit more than we could carry.
- under the weather
- Somewhat ill or gloomy
I met a stranger, a quiet little man, who also had been under the weather from malaria.
- under the weather
- Experiencing adversity
The Hawkinses are under the weather now, but their Tennessee property is millions when it comes into market.
- under the wire
- At the last minute; before the deadline; barely on time; nearly late
Russians had heard rumors, and foreign correspondents had obtained confirmation, that the Dictator will soon drastically tighten up proverbially loose Bolshevik divorce laws. In a panic to get in under the wire, every Moscow mate who has recently thought of divorce was last week jamming the official bureaus.
- under the wire
- Across the finish line
Lying forward flattened along Sunfish's hard-muscled shoulders, Bud was gaining and gaining—one length, then two lengths as he shot under the wire, slowed and rode back to find a silent crowd watching him.
- under the yoke
- Under subjugation
They were under the Roman yoke.
- under tow
- Alternative form of in tow
- under water
- In difficulty, especially financial
- under way
- In operation, in progress, commenced
- under way
- moving through the water; not anchored, moored, aground, or beachedUS FM 55-501 MARINE CREWMAN’S HANDBOOK; 1 December 1999. Compare with make way
- under wraps
- In secrecy or in hiding
They're trying to keep the new product under wraps and hidden from their competitors.
- under-
- Under (in any sense): insufficient, insufficiently, below what is correct; subordinate to; beneath or behind
- under-hedging
- Hedging to an insufficient extent, such that some future risk remains
- under-kimono
- A garment worn underneath a kimono; a ナガジュバん (nagajuban)
- under-resourced
- having insufficient resources; poor; under-funded
- under-the-table
- Alternative spelling of under the table; in attributive use
He received an under-the-table payment.
- under-trial
- Alternative spelling of undertrial
- under the hammer
- For sale at auction
- under no circumstances
- no way no how, no matter what happens
- under the hood
- a metaphorical area that contains the underlying implementation of something - e.g. a piece of hardware, a piece of software, an idea
Now let's look under the hood to see how the software goes about transmitting data so quickly.
- under the hood
- By reference to looking under the hood of a motor vehicle to inspect its engine, transmission
- under-invoicing
- (Ekonomi) The provision of an invoice that states price as less than is actually being paid
- under his vine and under his fig tree
- beneath his tree, sits securely, is calm, is at ease, is tranquil, is serene
- underlying
- implicit
Many nursery rhymes have an underlying meaning.
- underlying
- lying underneath
We dug down to the underlying rock.
- under no circumstances
- (deyim) Regardless of events or conditions, never, under any circumstances
Under no circumstances should you see them again.
- Under control
- disciplined
- Under pressure
- pressurized
- under consideration
- being speculated, being thought about
- under construction
- Planned buildings for which construction has started but have not yet been granted a Certificate of Occupancy Planned buildings are not included
- under construction
- in the building process, currently being built
- under construction
- A term used to describe a WWW site that is still being developed
- under construction
- The stems of a building that is in the process of being developed, assembled, built or constructed A building is considered m be under construction after it has begun construction and until it receives a certificate of occupancy
- under construction
- A term used to describe a Web page or Website that is still being developed A common graphic associated with pages under construction depicts a person in a hard-hat digging Top of page
- under construction
- Units are being constructed but are not yet in place
- under control
- in domination, in command
- under control
- unable to act freely; "he held the enemy's armies in check"
- under cover
- in disguise, in secrecy
- under discussion
- being debated, being discussed
- under fire
- subjected to enemy attack or censure; "an official under fire for mismanagement"
- under fire
- being attacked, being shot at
- under pressure
- having pressure, stressed out
- under the circumstances
- because of prevailing conditions; "under the circumstances I cannot buy the house
- under the circumstances
- due to certain reasons, because of these reasons
- under the weather
- somewhat ill or prone to illness; "my poor ailing grandmother"; "feeling a bit indisposed today"; "you look a little peaked"; "feeling poorly"; "a sickly child"; "is unwell and can't come to work"
- under the weather
- {s} not feeling healthy, out of sorts, not in good health, sick, unwell; drunk, intoxicated (Slang); having a hangover (Slang)
- under way
- When a vessel is not made fast
- under way
- If an activity is under way, it has already started. If an activity gets under way, it starts. An investigation is underway to find out how the disaster happened The conference gets under way later today with a debate on the family
- under way
- coming soon, on the way
- under way
- A vessel is under way according to the navigating laws, "when she is not at anchor, made fast to the shore or aground " Generally speaking, it means that she is proceeding on a course
- under way
- Anchor is up, lines are let go and ready to move
- under way
- in motion; set in motion; "the ship got under way"
- under way
- 1 Moving under power of sail or motor; 2 When a vessel is in motion, and is not aground or made fast to shore or an anchor
- under way
- in motion; set in motion; "the ship got under way
- under way
- Class: ~ Details: The vessel moving through the water
- under way
- the description of a ship as soon as she begins to move under canvas power after her anchor has been raised from the bottom; also written as 'under weigh '
- underlying
- The commodity/asset/financial instrument on which a derivative is based For example, in the case of an option, the product which the buyer/holder has the right to buy/sell
- underlying
- The "something" that the parties agree to exchange in a derivative contract
- underlying
- Lying under or beneath; hence, fundamental; as, the underlying strata of a locality; underlying principles
- underlying
- Whatever the warrant is issued on, a ASLI40 stock, index, bond and internationally currencies etc
- underlying
- located beneath or below
- underlying
- You describe something as underlying when it is below the surface of something else. hills with the hard underlying rock poking through the turf see also underlie. underlying cause/principle/problem etc the cause, idea etc that is the most important, although it is not easily noticed
- underlying
- The amount of insurance or reinsurance on a risk (or occurrence) which applies to a loss before the next higher excess layer of insurance or reinsurance attaches
- underlying
- in the nature of something though not readily apparent; "shortcomings inherent in our approach"; "an underlying meaning"
- underlying
- being or involving basic facts or principles; "the fundamental laws of the universe"; "a fundamental incompatibility between them"; "these rudimentary truths"; "underlying principles"
- underlying
- The security on which options are being bought or sold
- underlying
- the market upon which a financial contract (I e futures, indices, options) is based
- underlying
- basic or fundamental
- underlying
- The security that one has the right to buy or sell according to the terms of an option contract
- underlying
- What supports the security or instrument that parties agree to exchange in a derivative contract
- underlying
- The commodity, instrument, or futures contract on which a futures option is based, and which must be accepted or delivered if the option is exercised Also, the cash commodity or financial instrument underlying a futures contract
- underlying
- The actual asset that the long receives at contract delivery Futures are priced from the underlying "cash" instrument Back to Top
- underlying
- {s} lying beneath, forming the foundation of; fundamental, basic; implicit; prior
- underlying
- The underlying features of an object, event, or situation are not obvious, and it may be difficult to discover or reveal them. To stop a problem you have to understand its underlying causes I think that the underlying problem is education, unemployment and bad housing
