bore in
To dig or push in a very focused way towards the middle of something, or to move aggressively straight at something.
Meanings
To drill or pierce into a surface or material in an inward direction.
"The drill bit bored in easily through the soft limestone."
To advance or move forcefully and directly toward a target, like an aircraft or attacker.
"The forward bore in on goal and unleashed a powerful shot."
Used in both literal contexts (drilling machinery boring into a surface) and figurative ones (an athlete, aircraft, or argument advancing relentlessly toward its target). The verb 'bore' here means to drill or pierce, not to cause boredom. Relatively formal or technical in register.
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