Meanings
How to pronounce "bring to bear":
AU
To aim a weapon at a target.
Example: "The battleship brought her main guns to bear on the fort."
To apply; to employ something to achieve an intended effect.
Example: "to bring pressure to bear on someone, to bring influence to bear on someone"
Example: "Every possible pressure was brought to bear on the minister to ensure the unjust law was not passed."
