bear on

bear on
    v 1: 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},
         {bear on}, {touch}, {touch on}, {have-to doe with}]
    2: have an effect upon; "Will the new rules affect me?" [syn:
       {affect}, {impact}, {bear upon}, {bear on}, {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}, {bear on}]
    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}, {bear on}, {preserve}]
       [ant: {cease}, {discontinue}, {give up}, {lay off}, {quit},
       {stop}]