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to bow to
[phrase form: bow]
01
to accept someone’s authority or demands, often reluctantly
Example
The team bowed to the coach ’s decision without any complaints.
The government bowed to international pressure and released the prisoners.
The company had to bow to public pressure and change its policy.
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Example
The team bowed to the coach’s decision without any complaints.
The government bowed to international pressure and released the prisoners.
The company had to bow to public pressure and change its policy.
She eventually bowed to her parents’ wishes and chose a different career path.
He refused to bow to the demands of the protesters.
