bear down on (Meaning)

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bear down on (v)

sail towards another vessel, of a ship

exert a force with a heavy weight

The predator bore down on its prey with lightning speed and deadly precision.
As the storm approached, the wind bore down on the coastal town with increasing ferocity.
The team bore down on the final seconds with unwavering focus and determination.
The weight of the responsibility bore down on her shoulders, making her weary.
The relentless rain bore down on the roof, creating a deafening roar.
The enemy soldiers bore down on our position in a relentless assault.
The weight of the books bore down on the bookshelf, threatening to buckle the shelves.
The oppressive heat bore down on the city, making it sweltering and uncomfortable.
The burden of guilt bore down on his conscience, haunting him day and night.
The throbbing pain bore down on her head with every step she took, making it difficult to think straight.

sail towards another vessel, of a ship, exert a force with a heavy weight

press, compress, shove,weigh (on or upon), compel, muscle, pressure, lean (on or against), force, punch

play down, play down, tone (down),tone (down), minimize, de-emphasize, underemphasize, discount, minimize, understate

The predator bore down on its prey with lightning speed and deadly precision.

As the storm approached, the wind bore down on the coastal town with increasing ferocity.

The team bore down on the final seconds with unwavering focus and determination.

The weight of the responsibility bore down on her shoulders, making her weary.