belonging

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belong to (something)

To be a member of something, such as a team or club. My daughter belongs to the debate team at school. I belong to the gym on Main Street if you ever want to come work out with me. A: "Wait, you belonged to the lacrosse team in high school?" B: "I know, I don't seem very athletic, do I?"
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belong under (something)

To be properly categorized under a certain status, heading, or title. When you files these documents, they belong under "July 2008." What heading does that paragraph belong under? That department always belonged under the CFO, they're just making it official now.
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