bow in
C1 formal separable transitive
In simple words
To greet someone by bowing and showing them into a room or place.
Literal meaning: To bow (bend the body) while moving or guiding someone inward.
Meanings
1 C1 formal
To escort or welcome someone into a place while bowing as a show of respect.
"The butler bowed the ambassador in with great ceremony."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Relatively rare. Most often used in formal, ceremonial, or literary contexts, particularly in descriptions of traditional or East Asian customs. Can also be used humorously.
Commonly used with
guest dignitary visitor respectfully ceremoniously
Forms
Base
bow in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bows in
he/she/it
Past simple
bowed in
yesterday
Past participle
bowed in
have + pp
-ing form
bowing in
continuous
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