What does "bring under" mean?

To subdue (something or someone).

What is a synonym for "bring under"?

Common synonyms include: student subject.

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To subdue (something or someone). dated
"The king brought the native people under."
2
To make (someone or something) subject to (something else); to place (someone) in a state of (something).
"We should bring that department under HR."

"The king brought the native people under."