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Meaning of bend over
The primary meaning of "bend over" is to lean or stoop forward, often in a submissive or obedient manner.
Etymology of bend over
The phrase "bend over" originates from the Old English words "bendan" meaning "to bend" and "ofor" meaning "over", with the modern English verb "bend" coming from the Old English "bendan" and the preposition "over" coming from the Old English "ofor".
Historically, the phrase has been used to describe physical actions, such as leaning or stooping, as well as figurative actions, such as submitting or yielding.
Synonyms
lean forward
stoop
crouch
bow
hunch
slump
curve
flex
yield
submit
comply
obey
acquiesce
surrender
capitulate
fold
bend
flexure
inclination
prostration
genuflection
kowtow
curtsy
bow down
duck
dodge
stoop down
cower
cringe
grovel
crawl
creep
bend backwards
bend sideways
bend downwards
lean over
lean backwards
lean sideways
lean downwards
Definitions
- To lean or stoop forward, typically at the waist, in order to perform a task, show respect, or submit to someone or something.
- To yield or submit to pressure, force, or authority, often in a figurative sense.
Usage Examples
- She had to bend over to pick up the pen that had rolled under the table.
- The employee was forced to bend over backwards to meet the demanding requirements of the new project.
- The team had to bend over to avoid hitting their heads on the low ceiling.
- The company had to bend over to accommodate the changing market trends.