take a knee

US soldiers taking a knee

To come to rest, usually briefly, with one of one's knees on the ground.
Of any player with the ball, to kneel and place the ball on the ground, thereby ending the play and indicating they do not intend to advance with the ball.
To cease performing customary activities or duties, sometimes as a form of protest.

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