Bow Out (Verb)
Meaning 1
Remove oneself from an obligation; "He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- She bowed out of the competition due to a recurring injury that made it unbearable to continue.
- He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved and decided it wasn't worth his time.
- The lead singer had to bow out of the tour after contracting a severe case of laryngitis.
- Due to family reasons, she decided to bow out of the prestigious award ceremony.
- The investor chose to bow out of the business deal, realizing it was riskier than initially thought.
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Meaning 2
Retire gracefully; "He bowed out when he realized he could no longer handle the demands of the chairmanship".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- After two decades as the CEO, she decided to bow out and let a younger executive take over.
- Due to health issues, the renowned musician bowed out of the national tour and retired to a quieter life.
- The veteran politician bowed out of the election to avoid causing division within the party.
- The aging actor bowed out of the role that had been his career-defining performance for so many years.
- The company founder bowed out and sold the business to allow him to pursue philanthropic interests full-time.