Meaning of the word "bending over" in English

What does "bending over" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bending over

US /ˈbɛndɪŋ ˈoʊvər/
UK /ˈbɛndɪŋ ˈəʊvə/

Phrasal Verb

to lean or stoop forward and downward

Example:
She was bending over to pick up the dropped pen.
He hurt his back from constantly bending over at work.