Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the phrase
Bear Down.
Bear Down - as a verb
Exert a force with a heavy weight
Example: "The snow bore down on the roof"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear down ondrag downpress down onweigh downContract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overbear13To make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
Example: "He saw jess charging at him with a pitchfork"
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charge12Exert full strength
Example: "The pitcher bore down"
Pay special attention to
Example: "The lectures bore down on the political background"
Exert a force or cause a strain upon
Example: "This tax bears down on the lower middle class"
Example Sentences
"The football team needs to bear down and focus in order to win the game."
"He had to bear down on the pencil to make a darker mark on the paper."
"She started to bear down on the gas pedal to accelerate the car."
"The sales team needs to bear down and meet their monthly target."
"The snowstorm started to bear down on the city, causing panic among the residents."
