bend

Definition

  • noun: a curved part of something
  • verb: to use force to cause (something, such as a wire or pipe) to become curved
  • verb: to constrain or strain to tension by curving
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: lean, yield, bow

Examples

  • a politician accused of 'bending to the will' of wealthy supporters [=being influenced by wealthy supporters; doing the things that are wanted by wealthy supporters]

  • She's not really quite old enough to be admitted as a member, but she's very close, so I think we can 'bend the rule(s)' a little in her case and let her in now.

  • He was forced to ask for their help 'on bended knee'. [=he was forced to beg for their help; he was forced to ask for their help in a very humble way]

Movie quotes

  • (..) it's time to blow doors down " " I hear ya, Jables, now it's time to blow doors down " " Light up the stage 'cause it's time for a showdown " " We'll bend you over then we'll take ya to brown town " " Now we've got to blow this fucker down " " He's gonna rape me if we do not blow doors down " (..)
    2006 Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny
  • (..) Like a fuckin' ninja, dude. Now check this out. I'm gonna jump this fence here. OK? Like a gazelle. Then you come around that fuckin' bend. God! Damn it, Kyle! If we're gonna do this, you gotta stay focused. Eye of le tigre! Now check it out. (..)
    2006 Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny