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Definition bow to in British English

bow to phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to agree to do what someone wants you to do, although you do not want to

Example

the government's unwillingness to bow to the terrorists

Example

Laura did not usually bow to her husband's wishes.

Example

They finally bowed to political pressure and signed the agreement.

Example

He finally bowed to the inevitable and resigned.

Synonyms and related words
agree undertake accept
Definition bow to in British English