• to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle


    bear down meaning & definition 1 of bear down.


  • contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery

    bear down meaning & definition 2 of bear down.


  • pay special attention to

    bear down meaning & definition 3 of bear down.


  • To approach from windward.

    bear down meaning & definition 4 of bear down.


  • To push (someone) to the ground; to defeat, overcome.

    bear down meaning & definition 5 of bear down.


  • Bear down is a phrase with different meanings based on context.

    1. To exert pressure or force in order to accomplish something. For instance, you might bear down on a task or a challenging problem to overcome it.

    2. To approach or move towards something quickly and aggressively, often with a sense of determination or threat.

    3. In childbirth, it refers to the physical act of pushing during labor.

    Therefore, its general definition implies applying focused effort or force, increasing pressure, or moving determinedly toward a specific goal.

    bear down meaning & definition 6 of bear down.


  • exert a force with a heavy weight

    bear down meaning & definition 7 of bear down.


  • To maintain ones position against (someone) in a debate; to stand ones ground against.

    bear down meaning & definition 8 of bear down.


  • To intensify ones efforts

    bear down meaning & definition 9 of bear down.


  • (with on) To approach in a determined manner.

    bear down meaning & definition 10 of bear down.

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