bear down on

Verb
  1. Sail towards another vessel, of a ship (synset 201931945)
    referred to in: navigation, pilotage, piloting - the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
    entail: sail - travel on water propelled by wind
    is a type of: approach, come near, come on, draw close, draw near, go up, near - move towards
    same as: bear down upon
  2. Exert a force with a heavy weight (synset 201600017)
    "The snow bore down on the roof"
    is a type of: press - exert pressure or force to or upon
    same as: bear down, drag down, press down on, weigh down

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