bring to bear

mettre à profit, exercer

Utiliser ses connaissances, son pouvoir ou ses efforts pour agir sur une situation ou obtenir un résultat.

En anglais simple : 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.

Comment l'utiliser : bring something to bear on someone/something (She brought years of experience to bear on the problem.)

Synonymes : apply, use, employ

Expressions courantes : bring pressure to bear, bring expertise to bear

braquer, pointer

Diriger une arme vers la personne ou le lieu que l’on veut attaquer.

En anglais simple : 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?

Comment l'utiliser : bring a weapon to bear on something (The crew brought the cannon to bear on the enemy ship.)

Synonymes : aim, train

Expressions courantes : bring guns to bear, bring weapons to bear