1 C1 neutral
In sailing, to steer toward and come close alongside the shore or another vessel.
"The navigator bore in with the rocky coastline to stay out of the stronger current offshore."
inseparable
bear in with
C1 neutral inseparable transitive
In sailing, to steer the vessel so as to approach the shore or another object closely.
In plain English
To steer a ship so it comes close to land or another boat.
What does "bear in with" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To bear (steer) inward so as to come with (alongside) something.
Actually means
To steer a ship so it comes close to land or another boat.
Usage tip
Exclusively nautical and archaic in modern usage. Virtually never encountered outside maritime literature or historical sailing texts.
Words that pair with "bear in with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
coast shore land headland vessel harbour
How to conjugate "bear in with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
bear in with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bears in with
he/she/it
Past simple
bore in with
yesterday
Past participle
born/borne in with
have + pp
-ing form
bearing in with
continuous
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