Bear on - definition, transcription
Amer.
|ˈber ɑːn|
Brit.
|beər ɒn|
verb
- be relevant to (syn: come to, concern, pertain, refer, relate, touch, touch on)
- have an effect upon (syn: affect, impact, touch, touch on)
- press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action (syn: push)
- keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last (syn: carry on, continue, preserve, uphold)
- have an effect upon (syn: affect, impact, touch, touch on)
- press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action (syn: push)
- keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last (syn: carry on, continue, preserve, uphold)
Extra examples
The full force of the law was brought to bear on anyone who criticized the government.
The 1990s brought increased economic pressure to bear on all business activities.
Unions can bring pressure to bear on governments.
How does your story bear on this case?
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