Definition of "bow down" []

• To bow, to bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference (verb)

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• "Towing a huge ship, listing with thousands of tons of water inside her and the bow down by six feet, was a dangerous and delicate operation; Kennedy needed all of his experience and skill."
• "A badly wounded but still defiant Batis was brought before Alexander, who threatened him with cruel punishments if he would not bow down before him."
• "The particular evil of being forced at knife-point to bow down and pledge allegiance to pagan gods had passed away."