Pronunciation: /boʊ aʊt/
noun a gesture of respect or acknowledgment made by bending the body forward
A1 I had to bow out of the race due to an injury.
A2 She decided to bow out of the competition because of personal reasons.
B1 The team captain's decision to bow out of the tournament surprised everyone.
B2 After years of dedication, he finally made the difficult choice to bow out of the company.
C1 The politician's decision to bow out of the election campaign was met with mixed reactions.
C2 Despite the pressure to continue, she made the brave decision to bow out of the project for her own well-being.
verb to withdraw or resign from a situation or activity gracefully
A1 She decided to bow out of the competition because she was feeling unwell.
A2 After years of working in the same job, he finally decided to bow out and retire.
B1 The athlete had to bow out of the race due to a last-minute injury.
B2 Despite her talent, she chose to bow out of the music industry to pursue a different career.
C1 The CEO announced his decision to bow out of the company after many successful years at the helm.
C2 After achieving great success in the business world, she made the difficult choice to bow out and focus on her personal life.
formal After much consideration, he decided to bow out of the competition.
informal She's going to bow out of the project because it's taking up too much of her time.
slang I'm going to bow out of this party early, I'm not feeling it tonight.
figurative It's time for him to bow out gracefully and retire from the spotlight.
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