CEFR B2

bear down

phrasal verb

Meaning

Apply intense effort, focus, or pressure toward a specific goal or task.

Examples

If we want to finish this project by Friday, we really need to bear down and work through the weekend.
The student began to bear down on her studies once she realized how difficult the final exam would be.

Synonyms: focus, concentrate, strive, exert oneself

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bear down (B2)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /bɛər daʊn/

Definition

Apply intense effort, focus, or pressure toward a specific goal or task.

Examples

If we want to finish this project by Friday, we really need to bear down and work through the weekend.
The student began to bear down on her studies once she realized how difficult the final exam would be.
The captain told the team to bear down during the second half if they hoped to overcome the deficit.

How to Use bear down

bear down on (phrasal verb): To focus effort on or approach something aggressively. — "We need to bear down on the details of the contract."

Synonyms of bear down

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