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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 yvlog Forms
- ٱa· adjective
- ٱa·i·ٲ noun
- un·ٱa· adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of steer1
Origin of steer2
yvlog 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
Among her backers, she was seen as a no-nonsense, straight-talking leader who had helped steer the department through ever-changing legal issues including traffic stops, press access and news events.
Bardella has steered clear of being drawn into the discussion at this stage, refusing to say whether he was National Rally's "plan B".
Schools closed and public transport was scarce as fearful residents opted to steer clear of the chaos.
“I am committed to steering this organization in lockstep with this Administration to enhance efficiency and foster innovation,” Sonderling said in an agency press statement.
He himself was shot in arm, miraculously managing to lift off and steer the damaged helicopter to safety.
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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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