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bow out

The correct spelling is bow out.

How to pronounce bow out

/baʊ aʊt/
verb

IPA: /baʊ aʊt/

Say it like: Bow- ow-t

The correct spelling is bow out. To resign, or leave, with one's credibility still intact. For example: "Jane had a long spell as chairman, but bowed out after she had a child."

Usage Examples

Jane had a long spell as chairman, but bowed out after she had a child.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To resign, or leave, with one's credibility still intact.

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