bring something to bear

bring (something) to bear

1. To use pressure or force to cause a certain result. If you want a confession from that guy, you're going to have to bring pressure to bear on him.

2. To point or aim a weapon. I brought the gun to bear on the intruder and was able to scare him off.

See also: bear, bring

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bring something to bear (on something)

1 aim (a weapon) (at something). 2 muster and use something to effect (on something).

See also: bear, bring, something

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