bend down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To bend one's legs while upright to get to a lower position.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
1975, Bob Dylan, Tangled Up in Blue
I muttered somethin' underneath my breath
She studied the lines on my face
I must admit I felt a little uneasy
When she bent down to tie the laces of my shoe
Tangled up in blue.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bend down” mean?
To bend one's legs while upright to get to a lower position.
Is “bend down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.