Meaning & use
bow down
To bend the body or head forward, especially as a gesture of respect, submission, or worship.
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The subjects bowed down before the queen as she entered the hall.
He refused to bow down to pressure from his rivals and stood by his decision.
A note on using this word
Often used figuratively to mean submitting to someone's authority or demands, not only the physical gesture itself.
Words with a similar meaning
kneelsubmit
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