bear down on

• Verbo compuesto que se usa para indicar un movimiento enérgico o amenazante hacia alguien o algo, o para señalar un esfuerzo intenso o concentración en una tarea o problema.

A phrasal verb used to indicate moving forcefully or threateningly toward someone or something, or to apply pressure or focus intensely on a task or issue.

incontable · verbo irregular · intransitivo · phrasal, inseparable

1. Approach threateninglyformal

   To move quickly and forcefully towards someone or something, often with the intent to attack or intimidate.

   abalanzarse sobre

   • The storm was bearing down on the coastal town.
   • The police car bore down on the speeding vehicle.
   • He bore down on his opponent with fierce determination.

   Sinónimosmove in on

2. Exert pressureformal

   To apply strong pressure or effort to achieve something.

   ejercer presión

   • The team bore down on the final task to meet the deadline.
   • She bore down on her studies to pass the exam.
   • The manager bore down on the employees to improve productivity.

   Sinónimoslean onpresspressurepressurizepush

Verbo basebear