bow out

• bow out

bow out

Verb

remove oneself from an obligation; "He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved"

Synonyms:

• chicken out
• back off
• pull out
• back down
• bow out

Verb

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

Synonyms:

• bow out
• withdraw