1. acknowledge praise or accept credit; - Example: "They finally took a bow for what they did"
2. acknowledge applause by inclining the head, as of an artist after a performance;
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
take a bow
v 1: acknowledge praise or accept credit; "They finally took a
bow for what they did"
2: acknowledge applause by inclining the head, as of an artist
after a performance