Definition of Pertain
Pertain
per·tain
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
Relate or belong to something as a part or aspect.
e.g. The new policy will pertain to all employees in the company.
(verb)
to belong as an attribute;
e.g. The irreversible damage pertaining to the tornado.
(verb)
to belong as a duty;
e.g. There are many important rights and duties that pertain to motherhood.
(verb)
to be appropriate;
e.g. Which protocol pertains to this kind of emergency situation?
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