being under someone’s control or influence

to be submissive or obedient to someone

किसी के प्रति आज्ञाकारिता या विनम्रता दिखाना

English Usage: After the promotion, he was under the thumb of his new boss.

Hindi Usage: पदोन्नति के बाद, वह अपने नए बॉस के प्रति आज्ञाकारी था।