English Expression · Intermediate
bear away
To steer away from the wind
Pronunciation: say bear away
Meaning
To steer away from the wind
Example
The captain ordered the crew to bear away to avoid the incoming squall.
The captain ordered the crew to bear away to avoid the incoming squall.
Practice tips
- Practice bear away out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.