
bow out
This page is about the phrasal verb bow out
Meaning
to resign from a job, or to end a career, usually after a long time
Synonym
retire
For 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.
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