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to stoop
01
to bend the upper side of one's body forward
Intransitive
Example
She had to stoop to pick up the fallen papers from the floor.
The elderly man stooped to tie his shoelaces, struggling with the task due to his stiff joints.
02
to habitually have the head and shoulders bent forward
Intransitive
Example
After years of working at the computer desk, she developed a tendency to stoop.
Despite her relatively young age, the office worker stooped over her desk.
03
(of a bird of prey) to descend or dive towards a target or quarry during an attack
Intransitive
Example
The hawk stooped suddenly, its wings folding as it dove towards the unsuspecting rabbit.
With incredible speed and precision, the eagle stooped down from the sky to catch a fish.
04
to cause something to bend or incline downward
Transitive: to stoop sth
Example
The heavy snow on the branches stooped the trees, making them bow under the weight.
The parent stooped the baby carriage to lift the child out with ease.
05
to compromise one's moral principles or integrity by engaging in actions, behaviors, or decisions that are considered morally inferior
Transitive: to stoop to an immoral action or behavior
Example
In order to gain favor, she was willing to stoop to flattery and insincere compliments.
He refused to stoop to dishonest tactics, even when faced with intense competition in the business world.
Stoop
01
an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward
02
a raised area that has steps and is located just outside the door of a house
03
basin for holy water
