Main entry: bear down
Definition: exert a force or cause a strain upon
Usage: This tax bears down on the lower middle class
Main entry: bear down
Definition: pay special attention to
Usage: The lectures bore down on the political background
Main entry: bear down
Definition: exert full strength
Usage: The pitcher bore down
Definition: to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
Usage: he saw Jess charging at him with a pitchfork
Main entry: overbear, bear down
Definition: contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
Main entry: bear down, bear down on, weigh down, drag down, press down on
Definition: exert a force with a heavy weight
Usage: The snow bore down on the roof