bear on

verb

1. 1

   have an effect upon

   Will the new rules affect me?

2. 2

   press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action

   He pushed her to finish her doctorate

3. 3

   be relevant to

   There were lots of questions referring to her talk

   My remark pertained to your earlier comments

4. 4

   keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

   preserve the peace in the family

   continue the family tradition