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

There is no specific information on the woman’s condition, but Amnesty International has found evidence that people detained in psychiatric wards have been subject to torture, beatings and other mistreatment. —Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024

The Food and Drug Administration, however, has said those expiration dates are subject to change, providing a list of the tests that have had their dates extended. COVID-19 rapid antigen tests allow people to check for SARS-CoV-2 infections without help from professionals. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024

Deal pricing and availability are subject to change after the time of publication. —Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024

He is being ordered to spend his first two months out of jail largely at home, so nobody will be subjected to a live performance anytime soon. —Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024