bring to bear

mettere a frutto, applicare

Usare conoscenze, potere o impegno per influire su una situazione o ottenere un risultato.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: bring something to bear on someone/something (She brought years of experience to bear on the problem.)

Sinonimi: apply, use, employ

Espressioni comuni: bring pressure to bear, bring expertise to bear

puntare, mirare

Dirigere un’arma verso la persona o il luogo che si intende attaccare.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: bring a weapon to bear on something (The crew brought the cannon to bear on the enemy ship.)

Sinonimi: aim, train

Espressioni comuni: bring guns to bear, bring weapons to bear