LookItUpbring to bear
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌbrɪŋ tə ˈbɛr/ · UK /ˌbrɪŋ tə ˈbeə/
bring to bear means: To use knowledge, power, or effort to influence a situation or achieve something.
verb
To use knowledge, power, or effort to influence a situation or achieve something.
- They brought pressure to bear on the council.
- We can bring our skills to bear on this problem.
- She brought all her influence to bear to secure his release.
To point a weapon towards the person or place you intend to attack.
- They brought their guns to bear on the fort.
- The ship turned to bring its weapons to bear.
- Could they bring the cannon to bear on our position?
Questions about bring to bear
What does bring to bear mean?
To use knowledge, power, or effort to influence a situation or achieve something.
What is bring to bear in other languages?
Türkçe: kullanmak · Español: aplicar · Français: mettre à profit · Deutsch: einsetzen · Italiano: mettere a frutto · 日本語: 活用する
How do you pronounce bring to bear?
In American English /ˌbrɪŋ tə ˈbɛr/; in British English /ˌbrɪŋ tə ˈbeə/.
How do you use bring to bear in a sentence?
They brought pressure to bear on the council. We can bring our skills to bear on this problem.
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