Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

take-a-knee

verb phrase

/teɪk ə ni/

Definition

To kneel down on one knee, typically as a form of protest or to show respect.

Examples

During the game, many players chose to take a knee in solidarity with the movement.
He decided to take a knee to honor those affected by injustice.
Taking a knee has sparked significant conversation about freedom of expression.

Meaning

The phrase ‘take a knee’ became widely known as a protest gesture, especially in sports, where individuals choose to kneel during the national anthem to express their stance on social issues, particularly racial inequality and police brutality.