HyperDic: bear_down_on

English > 2 senses of the expression bear down on:
VERBmotionbear down on, bear down uponsail towards another vessel, of a ship
contactbear down on, drag down, bear down, press down on, weigh downexert a force with a heavy weight
English > bear down on: 2 senses > verb 1, motion
MeaningSail towards another vessel, of a ship.
PatternSomebody ----s
Synonymbear down upon
Categorynavigation, pilotage, pilotingThe guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
EntailssailTravel on water propelled by wind
Broaderapproach, near, come on, go up, draw near, draw close, come nearMove towards
Spanishrecaer
English > bear down on: 2 senses > verb 2, contact
MeaningExert a force with a heavy weight.
PatternSomething ----s something
Synonymsdrag down, bear down, press down on, weigh down
BroaderpressExert pressure or force to or upon
Spanishversar
Catalanversar

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