bring to bear

Definition of Bring To Bear in English :

1. bring to bear

bring into operation or effect

Example Sentences:
'The new members brought to bear new concerns to the U.N.'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Bring To Bear

to bring into operation or effect

he brought his knowledge to bear on the situation

bear (sense 17)

tr.v. brought (brôt), bring·ing, brings

1. To carry, convey, lead, or cause to go along to another place: brought enough money with me.

2. To carry as an attribute or contribution: You bring many years of experience to your new post.

3. To lead or force into a specified state, situation, or location: bring the water to a boil; brought the meeting to a close.

4.

a. To persuade; induce: The defendant's testimony brought others to confess.

b. To get the attention of; attract: Smoke and flames brought the neighbors.

5.

a. To cause to occur as a consequence: Floods brought destruction to the valley.

b. To cause to occur as a concomitant: For many, the fall brings hay fever.

6. To cause to become apparent to the mind; recall: This music brings back memories.

7. To advance or set forth (charges) in a court.

8. To be sold for: a portrait that brought a million dollars.