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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
- a male bovine that is castrated before sexual maturity, especially one raised for beef.
steer
3[ steer ]
verb (used with or without object)
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
- steer clear ofto 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
Derived Forms
- ˈٱ, adjective
- ˈٱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ٱa· adjective
- ٱa·i·ٲ noun
- un·ٱa· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of steer1
Origin of steer2
Word 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.
More idioms and phrases containing steer
In addition to the idiom beginning with steer , also see bum steer .Example Sentences
Just steer clear of soft cheeses like goat or mascarpone—they’ll alter the texture.
“Prospective actors steer clear of Mark Measures. He is a con artist,” actor Kate Amundsen wrote in a comment posted last July.
Over 12 profoundly consequential years for the Catholic Church, Pope Francis steered it into uncharted territory and did so in ways that will resonate long into the future.
When he was jailed for seven years and four months, his sentencing hearing was told he could not even see his steering wheel clearly.
To this end Darmanin and Retailleau are currently steering a bill through parliament that they say will seriously hamper the drugs lords' ability to operate.
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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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