bow down

/boʊ daʊn/

/bəʊ daʊn/

Other forms: bowed down; bowing down; bows down

Definitions of bow down

1. verb

   bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
   synonyms: bow

   types:

   conge, congee

   perform a ceremonious bow

   type of:

   gesticulate, gesture, motion

   show, express, or direct through movement
2. verb

   get into a prostrate position, as in submission
   synonyms: prostrate

   type of:

   lie, lie down

   assume a reclining position