kneel down



kneel down

to get down on one's knees. Please kneel down and fold your hands. You should at least kneel down and be quiet.
See also: down

kneel down (before someone or something)

to show respect by getting down on one's knees in the presence of someone or something. We were told to kneel down in front of the altar. Kneel down when the queen enters!
See also: down

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Busch[buəʃ]
Mack (2)-Medieval English
CallaKAL-əEnglish
Dirk[də:k]
BryonBRIE-ənEnglish
MalloryMAL-ə-reeEnglish (Modern)