bear down Meaning and Definition
1. v. exert a force or cause a strain upon
2. v. pay special attention to
3. v. exert full strength
4. v. to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
5. v. contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
6. v. exert a force with a heavy weight
"Bear Down" is the official motto of the University of Arizona (U of A), located in Tucson, Arizona. It is the inspiration for "Bear Down, Arizona!," the unofficial fight song of the school's Arizona Wildcats.
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