bear on meaning and definition

BEAR ON verb

Definition of bear on (verb)

1. be relevant to
   • "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments"
   • synonyms: come to, concern, have-to doe with, pertain, refer, relate, touch, touch on
2. have an effect upon
   • "Will the new rules affect me?"
   • synonyms: affect, bear upon, impact, touch, touch on
3. press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
   • "He pushed her to finish her doctorate"
   • synonyms: push
4. keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
   • "preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions"
   • synonyms: carry on, continue, preserve, uphold
   • antonym: cease