Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bear-on

phrasal verb

/bɛr ɒn/

Definition

To be relevant to or have an effect on something.

Examples

The outcome of the investigation will bear on the public’s perception of the case.
His past experiences might bear on his current decisions.
Regulations regarding safety can bear on how companies operate in the industry.

Meaning

The term ‘bear-on’ signifies the relationship or connection that something has with another concept, implying that it influences or impacts it in some way.