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bear down on

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: bear down on

1
 v
exert a force with a heavy weight
2
 v
sail towards another vessel, of a ship
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: bear down on
1

v exert a force with a heavy weight

Synonyms:
bear down, drag down, press down on, weigh down
Type of:
press
exert pressure or force to or upon
2

v sail towards another vessel, of a ship

Synonyms:
bear down upon
Type of:
approach, come near, come on, draw close, draw near, go up, near
move towards
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