Definition of bear down
English to English verb - exert a force with a heavy weight
The snow bore down on the roof.
source: WordNet 3.0 - contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
source: WordNet 3.0 - to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
He saw Jess charging at him with a pitchfork.
source: WordNet 3.0 - exert full strength
The pitcher bore down.
source: WordNet 3.0 - pay special attention to
The lectures bore down on the political background.
source: WordNet 3.0 - exert a force or cause a strain upon
This tax bears down on the lower middle class.
source: WordNet 3.0
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bear down, beardown, bear down on, barton, burdon, breaden, bardeen, bridoon, bradoon, bourdon, boarding, bartonia, baritone, barytone, birdwoman, barítono, beaverteen, burton, burden, breton
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