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to bear on
[phrase form: bear]
01
to affect someone or something, particularly in a burdensome way
Transitive: to bear on sb/sth
02
to be related to a particular situation or topic
Transitive: to bear on a situation
03
to motivate someone to start or finish an activity
Transitive: to bear on sb
Ditransitive: to bear on sb to do sth
04
to ensure that something stays the same or unchanged over time
Transitive: to bear on sth
bear on
v
Example
The long hours and workload are bearing on the employees' morale.
The global issues are bearing on the economy of many nations.
The emotional stress is bearing on him more than he shows.
The tragic incident continues to bear on the community's well-being.
Scientific research findings often bear on the medical field's advancements.
