bear down
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to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
bear down meaning & definition 1 of bear down.
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contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
bear down meaning & definition 2 of bear down.
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pay special attention to
bear down meaning & definition 3 of bear down.
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To approach from windward.
bear down meaning & definition 4 of bear down.
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To push (someone) to the ground; to defeat, overcome.
bear down meaning & definition 5 of bear down.
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Bear down is a phrase with different meanings based on context.
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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.
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To approach or move towards something quickly and aggressively, often with a sense of determination or threat.
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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.
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exert a force with a heavy weight
bear down meaning & definition 7 of bear down.
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To maintain ones position against (someone) in a debate; to stand ones ground against.
bear down meaning & definition 8 of bear down.
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To intensify ones efforts
bear down meaning & definition 9 of bear down.
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(with on) To approach in a determined manner.
bear down meaning & definition 10 of bear down.
