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View usage for: (stɪəʳ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense steers, present participle steering, past tense, past participle steered1. verbWhen you steer a car, boat, or plane, you control it so that it goes in the direction that you want. What is it like to steer a ship this size? [VERB noun] When I was a kid, about six or seven, she would often let me steer the car alongour driveway. [VERB noun preposition] [Also VERB]Synonyms: drive, control, direct, handle More Synonyms of steer 2. verbIf you steer people towards a particular course of action or attitude, you try to lead them gently in that direction. The new government is seen as one that will steer the country in the right direction. [VERB noun preposition] You are trying to steer your mother towards increased independence. [VERB noun preposition] 3. verbIf you steer someone in a particular direction, you guide them there. Nick steered them into the nearest seats. [VERB noun preposition] Synonyms: direct, lead, guide, conduct More Synonyms of steer 4. verbIf you steer a particular course, you take a particular line of action. The Prime Minister has sought to steer a course between the two groups. [VERB noun preposition] In nearly all these issues the British steered a middle course. [VERB noun] 5. countable nounA steer is a bull that has been castrated. 6. See also steering 7. See steer clear of sb/sth steer in British English 1 (stɪə) verb1. to direct the course of (a vehicle or vessel) with a steering wheel, rudder, etc 2. (transitive) to guide with tuition his teachers steered him through his exams 3. (transitive) to direct the movements or course of (a person, conversation, etc) 4. to pursue (a specified course) 5. (intransitive) (of a vessel, vehicle, etc) to admit of being guided in a specified fashion this boat does not steer properly 6. steer clear of noun7. mainly US information; guidance (esp in the phrase a bum steer) Derived forms steerable (ˈsteerable) adjective Word origin Old English stieran; related to Old Frisian stiūra, Old Norse stӯra, German stevern; see starboard, stern2steer in British English 2 (stɪə) nouna castrated male ox or bull; bullock Word origin Old English stēor; related to Old Norse stjōrr, Gothic stiur, Old High German stior, Middle Dutch stērsteer in American English 1 (stɪr) verb transitive1. to guide (a ship or boat) by means of a rudder 2. to direct the course or movement of to steer an automobile 3. to oversee, direct, or guide to steer a team to victory 4. to set and follow (a course) verb intransitive5. to steer a ship, automobile, etc. 6. to be steered or guided a car that steers easily 7. to set and follow a course or way noun8. US, Informal a suggestion on how to proceed; tip Derived forms steerable (ˈsteerable) adjective Word origin ME steren < OE stieran, akin to Ger steuern, ON styra < IE * steur-, a support, post (> Gr stauros, ON staurr, post) < base * stā-, to stand steer in American English 2 (stɪr) noun a castrated male ox, esp. one raised for beef Word origin ME ster < OE steor, akin to Ger stier < IE * steu-ro (> MPers stor, horse, draft animal) < base * stā-, to stand More idioms containingsteer steer clear a bum steer Examples of 'steer' in a sentencesteer British English: steer VERB When you steer a car, boat, or plane, you control it so that it goes in the direction that you want. What is it like to steer a ship this size? - American English: steer
- Brazilian Portuguese: guiar
- Chinese: 驾驶
- European Spanish: pilotar
- French: diriger
- German: steuern
- Italian: guidare
- Japanese: 操縦する
- Korean: 조종하다
- European Portuguese: guiar
- Latin American Spanish: pilotar
All related terms of 'steer'Chinese translation of 'steer' vt - [car, boat, plane]
驾(駕)驶(駛) (jiàshǐ) to steer sb to/towards 带(帶)领(領)某人去/向 ... 方向发(發)展 (dàilǐng mǒurén qù/xiàng ... fāngxiàng fāzhǎn)
vi - [car, boat, plane]
行驶(駛) (xíngshǐ) to steer clear of sb/sth 避开(開)某人/某事 (bìkāi mǒurén/mǒushì)
Definition to direct the course of (a vehicle or vessel) with a steering wheel or rudder What is it like to steer a ship of this size? Definition to direct the movements or course of (a person, conversation, or activity) Nick steered them into the nearest seats. idiomSee steer clear of something or someoneAdditional synonymsDefinition to carry out I decided to conduct an experiment. Synonyms carry out, run, control, manage, direct, handle, organize, govern, regulate, administer, supervise, preside over Definition to accompany and guide (people or a party) He asked if he might conduct us to the ball. Synonyms accompany, lead, escort, guide, attend, steer, convey, usher, pilotDefinition to have power over He now controls the largest retail development empire in southern California.You should not let other people control you. Synonyms have power over, lead, rule, manage, boss (informal), direct, handle, conduct, dominate, command, pilot, govern, steer, administer, oversee, supervise, manipulate, call the shots, call the tune, reign over, keep a tight rein on, have charge of, superintend, have (someone) in your pocket, keep on a string Additional synonymsDefinition to act as an escort to I escorted him to the door. Synonyms accompany, lead, partner, conduct, guide, guard, shepherd, convoy, usher, squire (old-fashioned), hold (someone's) hand, chaperon Definition to direct and control the policy and affairs of (a country or an organization) They go to the polls on Friday to choose the people they want to govern their country. Synonyms rule, lead, control, command, manage, direct, guide, handle, conduct, order, reign over, administer, oversee, supervise, be in power over, call the shots, call the tune, hold sway over, superintendDefinition to lead the way for (tourists or travellers) She took the bewildered man by the arm and guided him out. Synonyms lead, direct, escort, conduct, pilot, accompany, steer, shepherd, convoy, usher, show the way Definition to hold, move, operate, or touch with the hands One report said the aircraft would become difficult to handle. Synonyms control, manage, direct, operate, guide, use, steer, manipulate, manoeuvre, wieldDefinition to guide or be guided by physical means He led him into the house. Synonyms guide, conduct, steer, escort, precede, usher, pilot, show the way Definition to act as pilot of Local fishermen piloted the boats. Synonyms navigate, drive, manage, direct, guide, handle, conduct, steerDefinition to conduct or escort They were quickly ushered away. Synonyms escort, lead, direct, guide, conduct, pilot, steer, show |