Bow out Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
'Bow out' is slightly formal and polite, often used when someone leaves a position or stops participating, usually by personal choice. It suggests leaving respectfully, without drama. Often appears in phrases like 'bow out gracefully'.
Spanish: retirarse - hacerse a un ladoPortuguese (BR): se retirar - sair (de uma atividade)Portuguese (PT): retirar-se - sair (de uma atividade)Chinese (Simplified): 退出 - 退出（活动）Chinese (Traditional): 退出 - 退出（活動）Hindi: पार्श्व में हटना - पद छोड़नाArabic: ينسحب - يتنحىBengali: অবসর নেওয়া - সরে দাঁড়ানোRussian: уйти - выйти из (чего-либо)Japanese: 身を引く - 辞退するVietnamese: rút lui - rời khỏiKorean: 물러나다 - 사임하다Turkish: çekilmek - ayrılmakUrdu: دستبردار ہونا - کنارہ کشی اختیار کرناIndonesian: mengundurkan diri - mundur
Example Sentences
She decided to bow out after ten years at the company.
basic
He will bow out from the race due to injury.
basic
Sometimes it's best to bow out quietly.
basic
"After the project ended, I thought it was time to bow out and let someone else take over."
natural
"Looks like the champion will have to bow out this year."
natural
"He chose to bow out gracefully rather than start an argument."
natural