BEAR DOWN ON SB/STH


Meaning of BEAR DOWN ON SB/STH in English

1.

( especially BrE ) to move quickly towards sb/sth in a determined or threatening way

2.

( especially NAmE ) to press on sb/sth :

Bear down on it with all your strength so it doesn't move.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.