Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
under-the-influence
phrase
/ˌʌndər ðə ˈɪnfluəns/
Definition
A state of being affected by drugs or alcohol, particularly when it impacts one’s behavior or abilities.
Examples
- He was driving under-the-influence and was pulled over by the police.
- It is illegal to operate machinery under-the-influence of alcohol.
Meaning
The phrase describes a condition where a person has consumed substances that alter their mental state, commonly leading to impaired judgment or actions.
Synonyms
- impaired
- intoxicated
- high
- under the spell
