词组 | bows out |
释义 | (redirected from bows out)bow outTo resign from a competition or election. The candidate bowed out after news of his scandal went public. I'm afraid I must bow out, gentlemen. Please continue the game without me. bow out (of something)Fig. to retire or resign as something. It's time to bow out as mayor. I think I will bow out and leave this job to someone else. bow outDepart, withdraw, resign, as in After five years as chairman, I felt it was time I bowed out, or We'll have to beat them; they'll never bow out. [First half of 1900s] bow outv. To stop taking part in an activity or give up a position: Because of my illness, I had to bow out of my role as president. The singer bowed out of the talent show at the last minute. |
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