BRINGTOBEAR

bring to bear

Verb

  1. To aim a weapon at a target.
    The battleship brought her main guns to bear on the fort.
  2. To apply; to employ something to achieve an intended effect.
    Every possible pressure was brought to bear on the minister to ensure the unjust law was not passed.


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