Phrasal Verbs

go under

This page is about the phrasal verb go under

Meaning

If a company goes under, it goes out of business and closes down.

Synonym

fail

For example

  • go under Jenny's company went under because of the economic slowdown, and she had to look for a job.

  • go under If businesses don't adapt to changing conditions, there's a good chance they'll go under.

Quick Quiz

If a company goes under, its workers will

a. lose their jobs

b. get smaller bonuses

c. have to work harder
a) lose their jobs b) get smaller bonuses c) have to work harder

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Contributor: Matt Errey