Enter the word for search

borne down

/bɔːn daʊn/

/bɔrn daʊn/

Translations

bear downverb

borne down

Past Participle

bore down

Past Simple

borne down

Past Participle

bearing down

Gerund

/bɛə daʊn/

/bɛr daʊn/

He had to bear down to finish the marathon.

Ему пришлось напрячься, чтобы закончить марафон.

She had to bear down to lift the heavy box.

Ей пришлось нажимать, чтобы поднять тяжелую коробку.

The team needs to bear down and focus on winning the game.

Команде нужно давить и сосредоточиться на победе в игре.

Additional translations

усилить натиск

Synonyms

press down

apply pressure

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.