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Definition of bow out of in English English dictionary

bow out
To resign, or leave, with one's credibility still intact

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

bow out
retire gracefully; "He bowed out when he realized he could no longer handle the demands of the chairmanship
bow out
If you bow out of something, you stop taking part in it. He had bowed out gracefully when his successor had been appointed. = step down
bow out
{i} withdraw, drop out (esp. from a contest or campaign); quit, resign
bow out
retire gracefully; "He bowed out when he realized he could no longer handle the demands of the chairmanship"
bow out
remove oneself from an obligation; "He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved"
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