1. goes down onto one or both knees
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘kneel’

Examples

• She kneels beside the flower bed to plant tulips.
• The knight kneels before the king during the ceremony.
• He kneels down to tie his shoelaces.
• The child kneels on the carpet to play with blocks.
• She kneels in prayer every morning.
• The gardener kneels to examine the soil closely.