bear down on

• Verbe à particule désignant un mouvement énergique ou menaçant en direction de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose, ou l'application d'efforts ou une concentration intense sur une tâche ou un problème.

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.

indénombrable · verbe irrégulier · intransitif · phrasal, inséparable

1. Approach threateninglyformal

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

   Fondre sur

   • 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.

   Synonymesmove in on

2. Exert pressureformal

   To apply strong pressure or effort to achieve something.

   exercer une pression

   • 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.

   Synonymeslean onpresspressurepressurizepush

Verbe de basebear