Definition of "bring to bear" in İngilizce

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.

   • to bring pressure to bear on someone, to bring influence to bear on someone
   • Every possible pressure was brought to bear on the minister to ensure the unjust law was not passed.