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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
His updated lawsuit attempted to steer the case away from 1st Amendment issues and instead claim “60 Minutes” was a fraudulent product that harmed viewers in Texas.
Car parts are cleverly woven into the decor, with vintage grills and steering wheels displayed as industrial artwork, while stacked tires serve as the base for glass-top tables.
Now, he's faced the Canadian electorate as a first time campaigner, won an Ottawa-area seat in the House of Commons and steered his party to an unlikely victory.
While President Trump has been a central figure to Canada's election, he has steered clear of commenting on its outcome.
Over the past few days, cardinals wandering around Rome were hounded by journalists trying to get a steer on what the conclave might yield.
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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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