1 definition
for bear on
From WordNet (r) 2.0 :
bear on
v 1: have to do with or be relevant to; "There were lots of
questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained
to your earlier comments" [syn: refer, pertain, relate,
concern, come to, touch, touch on]
2: have an effect upon; "Will the new rules affect me?" [syn: affect,
impact, bear upon, touch on, touch]
3: press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of
an action; "He pushed her to finish her doctorate" [syn: 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" [syn: continue,
uphold, carry on, preserve] [ant: discontinue]
