English / phrasal verb
Bear down on
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To approach someone or something rapidly, threateningly, or with overwhelming pressure
In context
01
The quarterback felt panic as two massive defensive linemen began to bear down on him.
02
The opposing strikers continued to bear down on our goalkeeper throughout the final quarter.
Synonyms
advance aggressively,close in on,menace
Antonyms
retreat from,back away,withdraw
Collocations
bear down on the goal,bear down on the opponent,bear down on the ball