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 bear down on bear down on /bɛr daʊn ɒn/

verb

  1. () Sail towards another vessel, of a ship  ( bear down upon , bear down on )
    sail towards another vessel, of a ship
  2. Exert a force with a heavy weight  ( bear down on , drag down , weigh down , bear down , press down on )
    exert a force with a heavy weight
     The snow bore down on the roof
    The snow bore down on the roof