bow down

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : 1. To bend one's body or head forward, especially as a sign of respect, submission, or reverence. This involves a physical lowering of the head or upper body. 2. To submit or yield to someone or something, often under pressure or out of respect. This is a figurative use meaning to accept another's authority or will. Usage and Examples Literal Physical Action : The subjects wer...