bear_down_on
1. [ verb ] sail towards another vessel, of ships
Synonyms: bear_down_upon
Related terms: approach navigation sail
2. [ verb ] exert a force with a heavy weight
Synonyms: bear_down press_down_on weigh_down drag_down
Examples:

"The snow bore down on the roof"

Related terms: press
Similar spelling:   bear_down
  bear_down_upon