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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 guidedirectmanoeuvrenavigate

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

    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.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › steerSteer Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : a male bovine animal and especially a domestic ox (Bos taurus) castrated before sexual maturity compare stag sense 3. 2. : an ox less than four years old. steer. 2 of 4. verb. steered; steering; steers. transitive verb. 1. : to control the course of : direct. especially : to guide by mechanical means (such as a rudder) 2.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › steerSTEER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Learn the different meanings and uses of the word steer, as a verb, noun, or idiom. Find out how to steer a vehicle, a course, or a conversation, and what a steer is in animal terms.

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

    Learn the meaning and usage of the word steer as a verb and a noun. Find out how to steer a vehicle, guide someone, pursue a course, or refer to a castrated bull.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › steerSteer - definition of steer by The Free Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the word steer as a verb and a noun. Find out the difference between steer and stere, steer and clear, and steer and coxswain.

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

    verb. /stɪə (r)/ /stɪr/ Verb Forms. Idioms. [transitive, intransitive] steer (something/somebody) (+ adv./prep.) to control the direction in which a boat, car, etc. moves. He steered the boat into the harbour. (figurative) He took her arm and steered her towards the door. You row and I'll steer. Extra Examples.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordSTEER - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    Learn the meaning and usage of the word steer in different contexts, such as controlling a vehicle, leading people, or guiding someone. Find out how to pronounce, conjugate, and collocate steer, and see translations in other languages.