bow down

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Verb	1.	bow down - get into a prostrate position, as in submission prostrate lie down, lie - assume a reclining position; "lie down on the bed until you feel better"
	2.	bow down - bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head; "He bowed before the King"; "She bowed her head in shame" bow conge, congee - perform a ceremonious bow gesticulate, gesture, motion - show, express or direct through movement; "He gestured his desire to leave"

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? bow down

vi (lit) → sich beugen or neigen; to bow down to or before somebody (fig) → sich jdm beugen

vt sep bowed down with snow/cares → schneebeladen/mit Sorgen beladen

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