Press Down On (Verb)
Meaning
Exert a force with a heavy weight; "The snow bore down on the roof".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The heavy backpack weighed me down as I climbed the mountain.
- Her emotions pressed down on her, making it hard to breathe.
- The weight of his guilt bore down on him, making every step painful.
- The responsibility of caring for her family bore down heavily on her.
- The massive stone slab pressed down on the ancient tomb.