bearing

Definition

  • noun: the way in which a person moves, stands, or behaves
  • noun: the manner in which one 'bears' or comports oneself
  • + 'on'
  • synonyms: port, carriage, behavior

Examples

  • I feel I've 'lost my bearings' in life. [=I have become confused about my life; I do not know what I am doing or what I want to do in my life]

  • Personal feelings 'had no bearing on' our decision. [=personal feelings did not affect or influence our decision]

  • These facts have a direct 'bearing on' the question. [=these facts relate to the question in a direct way]

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