What does "bow out" mean?

To resign, or leave, with one's credibility or reputation still intact.

What is a synonym for "bow out"?

Common synonyms include: abandon, abscond, back down, back off, beat a retreat, bundle.

/baʊ aʊt/ verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To resign, or leave, with one's credibility or reputation still intact. idiomatic
"Jane had a long spell as chairman, but bowed out after she had a child."
2
retire gracefully wordnet
3
remove oneself from an obligation wordnet

"Jane had a long spell as chairman, but bowed out after she had a child."