Definition
To collapse or fail, e.g. by going bankrupt.
To die.
To be named; to call oneself.
In Context
- "In the crisis, the company was forced to reduce its costs in order to avoid going under."
- "If we don't get him to a doctor, he'll go under for sure."
- "Good for a fortnight, am I? The doctor told you? He lied. I shall go under by morning, and—— Put that nurse outside."
- "He goes under the name of Mr X to remain anonymous."