Bend (verb)

1. Cause (something) to change its shape into a curve by physical force.
2. Cause (a person or a person's spine) to assume a curved position.

Origin:

Old english bendan, of germanic origin; related to dutch and german binden "to bind", also to band.

Examples:

1. He bent the paperclip into a hook.
2. She was bending over to pick up the pencil.
3. He was bending the steel bar with his hands.
4. She was bending her knees to do a squat.
5. The wind was bending the tree branches.