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- Dictionarysteer/stɪə/
verb
- 1. guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft), for example by turning a wheel or operating a rudder: "he steered the boat slowly towards the busy quay" Similar
noun
- 1. the type of steering of a vehicle: "some cars boast four-wheel steer"
- 2. a piece of advice or information concerning the development of a situation: informal "the need for the NHS to be given a clear steer as to its future direction"
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to take someone or something or make someone or something go in the direction in which you want him, her, or it: She steered her guests into the dining room. I'd like to steer our discussion back to our original topic. The main task of the new government will be to steer the country towards democracy. Fewer examples.
to avoid someone or something that seems unpleasant, risky, or dangerous: steer clear (of sth/sb) He tries to steer clear of an overdraft on his current account. She has managed to steer clear of any suggestion of a conflict of interest. The risks are high, and careful investors should steer clear.
1. : to direct the course (as of a ship or automobile) 2. : to pursue a course of action. 3. : to be subject to steering. the car steers well. steerable. ˈstir-ə-bəl. adjective.
v.intr. 1. To guide a vessel or vehicle. 2. To follow or move in a set course. 3. To admit of being steered or guided: a craft that steers easily. n. A piece of advice: The salesman gave me a bum steer on that new car. Idiom: steer clear of. To stay away from; avoid.
Definition of steer verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
8 meanings: 1. to direct the course of (a vehicle or vessel) with a steering wheel, rudder, etc 2. to guide with tuition 3. to.... Click for more definitions.
verb (used without object) to direct the course of a vessel, vehicle, airplane, or the like, by the use of a rudder or other means. to pursue a course of action. (of a vessel, vehicle, airplane, etc.) to be steered or guided in a particular direction or manner.
