bend over
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To bend one's upper body forward and down while standing or kneeling.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
cúi người về phía trước trong khi đứng hoặc quỳ
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I had to bend over to see all the way down there.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To act submissively.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bend over” mean?
To bend one's upper body forward and down while standing or kneeling.
Is “bend over” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.