bring to bear

• Mettre en œuvre ou exercer une influence, une pression ou une force pour obtenir un résultat ou un effet donné.

To apply or exert influence, pressure, or force in order to achieve a particular result or effect.

1. Apply influence or forceC1formal

   To use something, such as influence, pressure, or resources, in order to achieve a particular effect.

   exercer une influence

   • The government brought all its resources to bear on the crisis.
   • She brought her experience to bear on the negotiation.
   • The lawyer brought the evidence to bear in the courtroom.

2. Focus effort or attentionC1formal

   To direct one's efforts, attention, or abilities towards a specific goal or problem.

   mettre en œuvre avec détermination

   • We need to bring our collective intelligence to bear on this issue.
   • He brought his full concentration to bear on the complex equation.
   • The team brought their creativity to bear on the design challenge.