Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take-a-bow
phrase
/teɪk ə baʊ/
Definition
To recognize and appreciate someone’s performance or achievement, often by physically bowing or showing gratitude.
Examples
- After the final song, the band took a bow together.
- The actor took a bow as the audience cheered.
- She stood on stage, took a bow, and smiled at her friends.
Meaning
To respond to applause or recognition, typically after a performance, by bowing in acknowledgment of the audience’s appreciation.
Synonyms
- acknowledge
- show appreciation
- recognize
