bend over
A2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To fold the top half of your body forward so you're looking at the floor.
Literal meaning: To bend the body so the upper half tilts over (forward).
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To tilt the upper body forward from the waist, typically to reach something low or to stretch.
"Bend over and touch your toes — it's a good stretch for your back."
Grammar: inseparable
2 A2 neutral
To position oneself with the upper body angled forward, for example when performing a task at a low surface.
"She bent over the desk for hours, marking exam papers."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Very common and transparent. The phrase 'bend over backwards' is a separate idiom meaning to try very hard to please someone. 'Bend over' on its own is literal and neutral.
Commonly used with
touch toes reach pick up stretch look
Forms
Base
bend over
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bends over
he/she/it
Past simple
bended over
yesterday
Past participle
bended over
have + pp
-ing form
bending over
continuous
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