Bear Down On (Verb)
Meaning 1
Exert a force with a heavy weight; "The snow bore down on the roof".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The pressure of the ocean depths bore down on the submarine's hull.
- The weight of the numerous snowfalls had borne down on the roof throughout the winter months.
- The full weight of her anxieties bore down on her like a physical force as the deadline loomed.
- As the severe storm got more intense the winds bore down on the little village houses.
- The dense darkness bore down on me as I trudged through the dense forest.
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Meaning 2
Sail towards another vessel, of a ship.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The pirate ship began to bear down on the merchant vessel, intent on plundering its valuable cargo.
- As we cleared the harbor, we spotted a naval frigate bearing down on our position.
- The racing yacht was gaining speed and would soon bear down on the competition.
- Despite our best efforts, the storm began to bear down on our hapless vessel.
- A sleek, black destroyer began to bear down on the enemy submarine's location.