This meaning shows the action of changing a straight object into a curve or angle. People or things can do this to change shape.
She bends the wire into a circle.
He bent the stick to make a bow.
This meaning means to move your body down or forward by folding at the waist or neck. It is a common action to reach or look at something.
Please bend down to pick it up.
He bent over to tie his shoes.
This meaning refers to a curved part of a pipe or tube used to change the direction of water or gas flow.
The plumber fixed the bend in the pipe.
Water flows through the bend quickly.
This meaning is used when someone tries to make another person do something by using force, pressure, or wrong ways. It can be physical or mental pressure.
They tried to bend him to their ideas.
She bent the rules to win the game.
This meaning describes a curve or movement in activities like playing music or riding a bike. It shows a change in direction or sound.
The bike took the bend fast.
He played a bend on the guitar string.
This meaning is about not following rules exactly, sometimes changing or ignoring them a little bit. It can also mean not telling the full truth.
He bent the rules to help his friend.
You should not bend the truth when talking.
