Bear down on
verb
To move quickly and directly towards something or someone, in a purposeful or threatening manner.
The storm is bearing down on our village.
Often appears as...
- bear down on the opponent
- bear down on the goal
verb
To apply pressure or put a lot of effort into doing something.
We need to bear down on this project to meet our deadline.
Often appears as...
- bear down on the task
- bear down on the work
verb
To exert influence or pressure on someone or something.
The boss is bearing down on me to get this report done.
Often appears as...
- bear down on the employee
- bear down on the team
verb
To move quickly and directly towards something or someone, in a purposeful or threatening manner.
The storm is bearing down on our village.
Often appears as...
- bear down on the opponent
- bear down on the goal
verb
To apply pressure or put a lot of effort into doing something.
We need to bear down on this project to meet our deadline.
Often appears as...
- bear down on the task
- bear down on the work
verb
To exert influence or pressure on someone or something.
The boss is bearing down on me to get this report done.
Often appears as...
- bear down on the employee
- bear down on the team
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Threat
Implies a sense of urgency and possible danger when used to describe someone or something coming closer.
As the truck bore down on the pedestrian, they leapt aside.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
Often creates a mental picture of something large or unstoppable approaching.
The eagle was bearing down on its prey from high above.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can describe non-physical things, like deadlines or events, that create a sense of pressure.
The exam date was bearing down on the students.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Threat
Implies a sense of urgency and possible danger when used to describe someone or something coming closer.
As the truck bore down on the pedestrian, they leapt aside.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
Often creates a mental picture of something large or unstoppable approaching.
The eagle was bearing down on its prey from high above.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can describe non-physical things, like deadlines or events, that create a sense of pressure.
The exam date was bearing down on the students.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Threat
Implies a sense of urgency and possible danger when used to describe someone or something coming closer.
As the truck bore down on the pedestrian, they leapt aside.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
Often creates a mental picture of something large or unstoppable approaching.
The eagle was bearing down on its prey from high above.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can describe non-physical things, like deadlines or events, that create a sense of pressure.
The exam date was bearing down on the students.
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