bend

verb [I/T]

/bend/ (past tense and past participle bent /bent/)

Definition

› to change the position of your body or a part of your body so that it is no longer straight but curved or forming an angle: [I always + adv/prep] She dropped her umbrella and bent down to pick it up. [T] Bend your knees and keep your back straight when lifting heavy objects.

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