Under these circumstances
Academic discourse marker used to connect ideas
Use it to justify a necessary decision based on the facts you just explained.
15 सेकंड में
- Explains a decision based on the current situation.
- Best used in professional or serious contexts.
- Signals that a choice was logical and necessary.
मतलब
You use this phrase to explain that a specific situation is the reason for a decision or a result. It's like saying, 'Because things are exactly like this right now, this is what must happen.'
मुख्य उदाहरण
3 / 6In a business meeting about a failed project
Under these circumstances, we believe it is best to pivot our strategy.
Given the current situation, we think we should change our plan.
Texting a friend about a sudden emergency
My car won't start and I'm stuck at home. Under these circumstances, I can't make it to dinner.
A formal email regarding a flight cancellation
Under these circumstances, all passengers are entitled to a full refund.
Because of this situation, everyone gets their money back.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The phrase reflects a Western preference for 'rational' decision-making, especially in professional environments. It is deeply rooted in British and American legal language, where 'circumstances' are the facts of a case. Using it today gives your speech a sense of authority and logical permanence.
The 'Comma' Rule
Always put a comma after the phrase when you start a sentence with it. It makes your writing look much more professional.
Don't Overuse It
If you use this phrase three times in one email, you'll sound like a Victorian ghost. Use it once to make a strong point.
15 सेकंड में
- Explains a decision based on the current situation.
- Best used in professional or serious contexts.
- Signals that a choice was logical and necessary.
What It Means
Think of under these circumstances as a logical bridge. You first describe a situation, usually a tricky or specific one. Then, you use this phrase to introduce the only logical conclusion. It’s a way of saying that your hand is forced by the facts. It makes you sound like a person who makes decisions based on evidence, not just feelings. It’s the verbal equivalent of pointing at a rainy sky and saying, "Well, we aren't going to the beach."
How To Use It
You usually put this phrase at the very beginning of a sentence. Follow it with a comma to let the reader catch their breath. For example: Under these circumstances, we have to cancel the event. You can also tuck it at the end of a sentence if you want to emphasize the action first. It acts as a summary of all the problems or facts you just mentioned. It’s a heavy phrase, so it carries a lot of weight in a conversation.
When To Use It
This is your best friend in professional settings. Use it in a meeting when the project budget gets cut. Use it in an email when a deadline is impossible to meet. It’s also great for serious personal talks. If you’re explaining to a friend why you can't come to their wedding in another country, this phrase adds a layer of 'I really have no choice.' It sounds mature and well-thought-out.
When NOT To Use It
Don’t use this for tiny, everyday things unless you’re trying to be funny. If you’re deciding between chocolate or vanilla ice cream, don't say it. You’ll sound like a robot or a very dramatic lawyer. Avoid it in super casual texts like "I'm out of milk. Under these circumstances, I'll go to the store." It’s just too much. Also, don't use it if the 'circumstances' haven't been explained yet, or your listener will be very confused.
Cultural Background
This phrase has a very 'orderly' English feel to it. It stems from legal and formal logic traditions. In English-speaking cultures, especially in business, there is a value placed on 'objective' decision-making. By using this phrase, you remove your personal ego from the choice. It suggests that the *situation* made the choice, not you. It’s a polite way to deliver bad news without taking all the personal blame.
Common Variations
You will often hear given the circumstances, which is slightly more modern. In these circumstances is also common and means the exact same thing. If you want to sound even more academic, you might hear in light of these developments. But for most C1-level communication, under these circumstances is the gold standard for sounding professional and clear.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
This is a high-level (C1) phrase. It is primarily formal. Use it when you want to sound logical, objective, and authoritative. Avoid using it for trivial matters to prevent sounding overly stiff.
The 'Comma' Rule
Always put a comma after the phrase when you start a sentence with it. It makes your writing look much more professional.
Don't Overuse It
If you use this phrase three times in one email, you'll sound like a Victorian ghost. Use it once to make a strong point.
The 'No-Blame' Secret
In English office culture, this is a 'magic' phrase to say 'No' without sounding rude. It shifts the focus from you to the situation.
उदाहरण
6Under these circumstances, we believe it is best to pivot our strategy.
Given the current situation, we think we should change our plan.
This sounds professional and avoids blaming individuals.
My car won't start and I'm stuck at home. Under these circumstances, I can't make it to dinner.
The phrase adds a bit of 'unavoidable' weight to the excuse.
Under these circumstances, all passengers are entitled to a full refund.
Because of this situation, everyone gets their money back.
Very standard for legal or customer service policies.
There are no clean forks left. Under these circumstances, I suppose I'll eat my pasta with a straw.
Using a formal phrase for a silly problem creates a humorous effect.
Under these circumstances, we had to move my grandmother into a care home.
Shows that the decision was made out of necessity, not desire.
With three players injured, under these circumstances, they played quite well.
Used here to provide context for an evaluation.
खुद को परखो
Choose the best phrase to complete the professional email.
The supplier has doubled their prices. ___, we must look for a new partner.
This phrase correctly connects the fact (price increase) to the logical result (finding a new partner).
Identify the most natural placement for the phrase.
___, it is impossible to finish the report by Friday.
The phrase is a fixed expression and usually starts the sentence followed by a comma.
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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formality Spectrum
So...
So, I'm not coming.
Because of this...
Because of this, I can't come.
Under these circumstances...
Under these circumstances, attendance is impossible.
In view of the foregoing...
In view of the foregoing, we shall decline.
When to use 'Under these circumstances'
Budget Cuts
We must reduce staff.
Bad Weather
The flight is grounded.
Health Issues
I need to take a leave.
Legal Matters
The contract is void.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालIt means 'given the current situation' or 'because things are this way.' It links a set of facts to a specific result or decision.
Yes, but only if the situation is serious or if you are being slightly dramatic for humor. For example, I lost my wallet. Under these circumstances, you're buying lunch!
Absolutely. In these circumstances is a very common and acceptable variation. They are interchangeable.
Yes, we almost always use the plural circumstances because a situation usually involves more than one fact or detail.
Usually, yes. It is most often used to justify a difficult decision or an unexpected change in plans.
It most naturally goes at the start: Under these circumstances, we must wait. It can go at the end, but it's less common.
Not at all! It’s perfect for a job interview. It shows you are articulate and can explain your reasoning clearly.
You could say Since things are like this... or simply Because of that... for a more relaxed vibe.
Yes, it is a very common discourse marker in essays to show how evidence leads to a conclusion.
It's similar, but Under these circumstances is more specific. It emphasizes the *situation* that led to the 'therefore'.
It is used in all varieties of English, but it does have a slightly more 'formal' British feel to some American ears.
Yes! Use those if you are talking about a situation in the past or a hypothetical situation.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Given the situation
Considering the current state of affairs.
In light of this
Because of new information that has been discovered.
All things considered
Taking all the facts into account.
As it stands
In the current state of things, without any changes.
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