bear away

1. To carry or transport someone or something away. A noun or pronoun can be used between "bear" and "away." We sat teary-eyed on the platform as the train bore our only son away to college. A team of laborers began bearing away the debris, piece by piece. The police officer called a tow truck to bear away the wrecked car.

2. nautical To steer the boat away from the direction of the wind. The helmsman began shouting for the crew to bear away to gain a burst of speed from the increasing wind. Bear away, bear away! No, why are you turning into the wind? Bear away, lads! Westward ho!