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   steer

   /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 guidedirectmanoeuvrenavigatepilotdrivebe in the driver's seat ofbe at the wheel ofconhelm
   • ▪ (of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft) be guided in a specified direction: "the ship steered into port"
   • ▪ follow (a course) in a specified direction: "the fishermen were steering a direct course for Koepang"
   • ▪ guide the movement or course of: "he had steered her to a chair" Similar guideconductdirectleadtakeusherescortshepherdmarshalherd

   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"

   Word Origin Old Englishstīeran, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch sturen and German steuern.

   Derivatives

   • 1. steerable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTEER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

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   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.

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   Steer definition: to guide the course of (something in motion) by a rudder, helm, wheel, etc.. See examples of STEER used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTEER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsteer verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of steer verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSTEER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   STEER definition: 1. to control the direction of a vehicle: 2. to influence the way a situation develops: 3. to…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › steer_1steer verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   steer. verb. /stɪr/ Verb Forms. [transitive, intransitive] steer (something /somebody) (+ adv./prep.) to control the direction in which a boat, car, etc. moves He steered the boat into the harbor. (figurative) He took her arm and steered her toward the door. You row and I'll steer. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?