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bore down

UK
/bɔː daʊn/
US
/bɔr daʊn/

Translations

bear downverb

bore down

Past Simple

bore down
Past Simple
borne down
Past Participle
bearing down
Gerund
UK
/bɛə daʊn/
US
/bɛr daʊn/
se concentrerSurtout avec l'idée de fournir un effort intense ou soutenu.
With the deadline approaching, she had to bear down and finish the project.
À l'approche de la date limite, elle a dû se concentrer et terminer le projet.
pousserEn obstétrique, pendant le travail et l'accouchement.
The doctor instructed her to bear down during the contractions.
Le médecin lui a demandé de pousser pendant les contractions.
appuyer fortementExercer une pression vers le bas.
The wind began to bear down on the small boat, making it difficult to steer.
Le vent a commencé à appuyer fortement sur le petit bateau, ce qui rendait la direction difficile.
s'abattre surPour une menace, une masse ou un phénomène qui approche avec force.
The storm clouds began to bear down on the city, signaling an impending downpour.
Les nuages d'orage ont commencé à s'abattre sur la ville, annonçant une averse imminente.
Synonyms
press down
intensify
focus
concentrate
apply pressure

Definitions

bear downverb
To exert downward pressure or force.
The wind began to bear down on the small boat, making it difficult to steer.
To approach or move towards something with determination or force.
The storm clouds began to bear down on the city, signaling an impending downpour.
To concentrate or focus one's efforts or attention on something.
With the deadline approaching, she had to bear down and finish the project.
To apply pressure or effort in childbirth to help deliver the baby.
The doctor instructed her to bear down during the contractions.
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