How to Pronounce "bow out"
expression
ˈbaʊ/, /ˈboʊ/ /ˈaʊt
BOW-owt or BOH-owt
bəʊ/ /ˈaʊt
BOH-owt
Definition
To withdraw from something, such as a job, competition, or responsibility, often in a respectful or graceful way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaʊ/, /ˈboʊ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
bəʊ/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOW-owt or BOH-owt
UK
BOH-owt
Listen in Context
She decided to bow out after ten years at the company.
He will bow out from the race due to injury.
Sometimes it's best to bow out quietly.
"After the project ended, I thought it was time to bow out and let someone else take over."