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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 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.
The meaning of STEER is a male bovine animal and especially a domestic ox (Bos taurus) castrated before sexual maturity. How to use steer in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Steer.
Definitions of steer. verb. be a guiding or motivating force or drive. “The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses” synonyms: guide. see more. verb. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling. synonyms: channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point. see more. verb.
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.
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.
noun. /stɪə (r)/ /stɪr/ [singular] (British English, informal) a piece of advice or information that helps you do something or avoid a problem. Can anyone give me a steer on this? Do you know somebody working there who could give you a steer? I’d really appreciate a steer in the right direction. Topics Suggestions and advice c2. Want to learn more?
Definition of steer verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
STEER definition: 1. to control the direction of a vehicle: 2. to influence the way a situation develops: 3. to…. Learn more.
Definition of steer verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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. [Middle English steren, from Old English stēran; see stā- in Indo-European roots .]
