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steer
1[steer]
verb (used with object)
to guide the course of (something in motion) by a rudder, helm, wheel, etc..
to steer a bicycle.
to follow or pursue (a particular course).
to direct the course of; guide.
I can steer you to the best restaurant in town.
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.
noun
Informal.a suggestion about a course of action; tip.
He got a good steer about finding the right job.
steer
2[steer]
noun
plural
steers ,plural
steer .a male bovine that is castrated before sexual maturity, especially one raised for beef.
steer
3[steer]
verb (used with or without object)
stir.
steer
1/ ɪə /
verb
to direct the course of (a vehicle or vessel) with a steering wheel, rudder, etc
(tr) to guide with tuition
his teachers steered him through his exams
(tr) to direct the movements or course of (a person, conversation, etc)
to pursue (a specified course)
(intr) (of a vessel, vehicle, etc) to admit of being guided in a specified fashion
this boat does not steer properly
to keep away from; shun
noun
information; guidance (esp in the phrase a bum steer )
steer
2/ ɪə /
noun
a castrated male ox or bull; bullock
Other 51Թ Forms
- steerable adjective
- steerability noun
- unsteerable adjective
- ˈٱ adjective
- ˈٱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of steer1
Origin of steer2
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of steer1
Origin of steer2
Idioms and Phrases
steer clear of, to stay away from purposely; avoid.
She steered clear of any deep emotional involvements.
Example Sentences
It used to be said the G7 was a kind of "steering committee" for the free world.
The dogs are all trained not to pull on the leash, to stay in formation and to steer clear of rattlesnakes by sight, sound or scent.
Those primitive sweethearts couldn’t imagine the need for a shepherd to steer every step of their relationship.
You should steer clear of flooded or exposed routes such as bridges or high open roads.
We need to develop a framework for the future based on thoughtful conversation and safely steer society forward.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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