Bend over Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɛnd/ /ˈoʊvɝ
BEND OH-vur
bˈɛnd/ /ˈəʊvɐ
BEND OH-vuh
Definition
To lean forward and down from your waist, so that your upper body is closer to the ground. Can also refer to physically lowering yourself for a purpose, like picking up something or examining closely.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for physical movement; neutral/informal. Used with 'to pick up', 'to tie shoes', or when directed ('Please bend over'). In some contexts, especially slang, may have a sexual implication—context is important.
Spanish: inclinarse - agacharsePortuguese (BR): se curvar - se inclinarPortuguese (PT): curvar-se - inclinar-seChinese (Simplified): 弯腰Chinese (Traditional): 彎腰Hindi: झुक जानाArabic: انحنىBengali: ঝুঁকে পড়া - সামনের দিকে ঝোঁকাRussian: наклониться вперёдJapanese: 前かがみになるVietnamese: cúi xuốngKorean: 몸을 앞으로 숙이다Turkish: öne eğilmekUrdu: جھکنا - آگے جھکناIndonesian: membungkuk
Example Sentences
Please bend over and touch your toes.
basic
He had to bend over to pick up his keys.
basic
Can you bend over so I can see your back?
basic
She bent over laughing at the joke.
natural
Don’t bend over backwards to please everyone.
natural
The doctor asked him to bend over during the exam.
natural