bring to bear

einsetzen, zur Anwendung bringen

Wissen, Macht oder Anstrengung einsetzen, um eine Situation zu beeinflussen oder etwas zu erreichen.

In einfachem Englisch: To use knowledge, power, or effort to influence a situation or achieve something.

• They brought pressure to bear on the council.
• We can bring our skills to bear on this problem.
• She brought all her influence to bear to secure his release.

So benutzt man es: bring something to bear on someone/something (She brought years of experience to bear on the problem.)

Synonyme: apply, use, employ

Häufige Wendungen: bring pressure to bear, bring expertise to bear

richten auf, anlegen auf

Eine Waffe auf die Person oder den Ort richten, die man angreifen will.

In einfachem Englisch: To point a weapon towards the person or place you intend to attack.

• They brought their guns to bear on the fort.
• The ship turned to bring its weapons to bear.
• Could they bring the cannon to bear on our position?

So benutzt man es: bring a weapon to bear on something (The crew brought the cannon to bear on the enemy ship.)

Synonyme: aim, train

Häufige Wendungen: bring guns to bear, bring weapons to bear