bow_out has definitions from the field of work
1
[ verb ] remove oneself from an obligation

Examples

"He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved"

Related terms

retire resile pull_out

2
[ verb ] (work) retire gracefully

Synonyms

withdraw

Examples

"He bowed out when he realized he could no longer handle the demands of the chairmanship"

Related terms

retire retire withdrawal

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