Meaning
dependent on a specific condition being met
Primary Function
Expressing conditions in formal contexts
Communicative Purpose
to establish a clear and binding condition for an action or provision
Pattern
subject to
Core Structure
subject to
Função primária
Expressing conditions in formal contexts
Propósito comunicativo
to establish a clear and binding condition for an action or provision
Situações de gatilho
negotiating contracts, drafting agreements, making formal offers
Contextos
formal writing, legal documents, business communications, professional correspondence
Padrão
subject to
Estrutura central
subject to
Slots de substituição
a condition or provision that must be met, such as board approval or contractual obligations
Colocados típicos
- board approval
- contractual obligations
- regulatory compliance
- prior notice
Substituições comuns
- provided that
- contingent upon
- dependent on
Erros comuns
using 'subject to' to mean 'related to' or 'about'
Similar / contraste
provided that, dependent on, unless
Interferências
confusing 'subject to' with 'subjected to', which implies being forced or affected by something
Família do chunk
- conditional connectors
- formal expressions
Nuance
establishes a clear and binding condition, often with legal or formal implications
Efeito pragmático
used to indicate conditions or restrictions in formal contexts, conveying a sense of precision and enforceability
Dica de memória
contract subject to approval
Nota
Use 'subject to' for conditions in legal and professional contexts, not for topics or subjects.
Upgrade path
if → provided that → subject to
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