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go under

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  1. To descend into a body of water; to founder.β€œthe boat was too heavy and went under.”
  2. To collapse or fail, e.g. by going bankrupt.β€œIn the crisis, the company was forced to reduce its costs in order to avoid going under.”
  3. To be named; to call oneself.β€œHe goes under the name of Mr X to remain anonymous.”
  4. To enter a state of hypnosis.

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