/ ˈbeərɪŋ; NAmE ˈber-/ noun
1.
[ U ] bearing on sth the way in which sth is related to sth or influences it :
Recent events had no bearing on our decision.
Regular exercise has a direct bearing on fitness and health.
2.
[ sing. ] the way in which you stand, walk or behave :
Her whole bearing was alert.
3.
[ C ] ( technical ) a direction measured from a fixed point using a compass
4.
[ C ] ( technical ) a part of a machine that supports a moving part, especially one that is turning
—see also ball bearing
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IDIOMS
- get / find / take your bearings
- lose your bearings