bring to bear

bring to bear
verb
bring into operation or effect (Freq. 4)
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The new members brought to bear new concerns to the U.N.

• Hypernyms: ↑effect
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something

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Something ——s something

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bring to bear
To bring into operation (against or upon)
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Main Entry: ↑bear
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bring to bear see under ↑bear1
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Main Entry: ↑bring

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1) muster and use to effect

she had reservations about how much influence she could bring to bear

2) aim (a weapon)

bringing his rifle to bear on a distant target

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bring (something) to bear
: to cause (something) to have an effect or influence

The company's new president brings 30 years of experience to bear.

If we hope to resolve these issues, more resources must be brought to bear.

— often used with on

They will bring their considerable skills/talent/experience/knowledge to bear on the problem.

The demonstrators will continue to bring pressure to bear on the government.

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Main Entry: ↑bear

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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