bear on (
http://definr.com/bear on)
v 1: be about; have to do with; be relevant to; refer, pertain,
or relate to; "What's this novel all about?"; "There
were lots of questions referring to her talk" [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]