Understanding the meaning of bear down

bear down

/bɜr_daʊn/

verb
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
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charge

type of:
rush
verb
contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
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overbear

type of:
press contract squeeze compact compress constrict
verb
exert a force with a heavy weight
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bear down on drag down press down on weigh down

type of:
press
verb
exert a force or cause a strain upon
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type of:
charge saddle burden
verb
exert full strength
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type of:
contend fight struggle
verb
pay special attention to
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accentuate accent stress emphasize emphasise punctuate

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