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bow out
Meaning: to resign from a job, or to end a career, usually after a long time
Synonym: retireFor example:
- bow out After being captain for many years, Paul bowed out so that a younger member of the team could take over.
- bow out Some politicians don't seem to know when it's time to bow out, and they cling to power for too long.
Quick Quiz:
After leading the Labor Party for twelve years, Bob bowed out because he
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