Bear Down On (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Sail towards another vessel, of a ship.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Bear Down Upon

Hypernyms

• Go Up
• Near
• Come On
• Draw Close
• Draw Near
• Come Near

Meaning ²

Exert a force with a heavy weight; "The snow bore down on the roof".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Press Down On
• Weigh Down
• Drag Down
• Bear Down

Hypernyms

• Press