Bearing | Mean of bearing in English Dictionary

/ˈberɪŋ/

• Noun
• the way in which a person moves, stands, or behaves
1. a man of military/dignified/regal bearing
• a relation or connection
1. These facts have a direct bearing on the question. [=these facts relate to the question in a direct way]
2. Personal feelings had no bearing on our decision. [=personal feelings did not affect or influence our decision]
• a machine part in which another part turns or slides

• a measurement taken with a compass that indicates the direction or position of something
1. take/get a compass bearing
• too painful, unpleasant, etc., to be accepted or endured
1. a grief that is almost past bearing [=unbearable]
• to find out your position
1. Let's stop here and find our bearings. [=figure out exactly where we are]
2. Our course for new employees will help you get/find your bearings at work.
• to become lost
1. The ship lost its bearings in the fog.
2. 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]