Dictionary definition · bear on
verb
- be relevant to"There were lots of questions referring to her talk"
- have an effect upon"Will the new rules affect me?"
- press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action"He pushed her to finish her doctorate"
- keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last"preserve the peace in the family"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).