Meaning of the word "bring something to bear" in English

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bring something to bear

US /brɪŋ ˈsʌm.θɪŋ tuː ber/
UK /brɪŋ ˈsʌm.θɪŋ tuː beər/
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Idiom

to use something, such as influence, pressure, or a particular skill, to achieve a result

Example:
The government is bringing pressure to bear on the company to lower its prices.
She brought all her expertise to bear on the problem.