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bend down

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌbɛnd ˈdaʊn/ · UK /ˌbend ˈdaʊn/

bend down means: To lower your body from a standing position by bending your knees.

verb

LOWER YOUR BODYA2

To lower your body from a standing position by bending your knees.

  • Bend down and look under the bed.
  • He bent down to tie his shoes.
  • Can you bend down far enough to reach it?

How to use it: bend down to do something (She bent down to pick up her keys.)

Similar words: crouch down, stoop

Opposites: straighten up

Common phrases: bend down to something, bend down beside someone

Questions about bend down

What does bend down mean?

To lower your body from a standing position by bending your knees.

What is bend down in other languages?

Türkçe: eğilmek · Español: agacharse · Français: se baisser · Deutsch: sich bücken · Italiano: chinarsi · 日本語: かがむ

How do you pronounce bend down?

In American English /ˌbɛnd ˈdaʊn/; in British English /ˌbend ˈdaʊn/.

How do you use bend down in a sentence?

Bend down and look under the bed. He bent down to tie his shoes.

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