What does "bow down" mean?

To show submission or worship Physically or metaphorically showing deference to authority.

How do you use "bow down" in a sentence?

They bowed down before the king. I refuse to bow down to anyone. The people bowed down in worship.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★☆☆ Moderate Neutral

Significado: To show submission or worship

俯首、臣服

Mostrar sumisión o adoración

ひれ伏す、屈服する

엎드리다, 굴복하다

Physically or metaphorically showing deference to authority.

身体上或比喻性地向权威表示顺从。

Mostrar deferencia física o metafórica ante la autoridad.

物理的または比喩的に権威に対して敬意を示すこと。

권위에 대해 물리적으로 또는 비유적으로 복종을 보이는 것.

Base verb: bow

Particle: down

Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

They bowed down before the king.
他们在国王面前俯首
Se postraron ante el rey
彼らは王の前にひれ伏した
그들은 왕 앞에 엎드렸다.
I refuse to bow down to anyone.
我拒绝向任何人低头
Me niego a postrarme ante nadie
私は誰にも屈服しない
나는 누구에게도 굴복하지 않겠다.
The people bowed down in worship.
人们俯身礼拜
El pueblo se postró en adoración
人々は礼拝してひれ伏した
사람들이 예배하며 엎드렸다.

Contexto: submission, worship, respect

Tono: reverent

From the physical act of bowing low.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal