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   steer

   /stir/

   verb

   • 1. (of a person) 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 toward the busy quay" Similar guidedirectmaneuvernavigatepilotdrivebe in the driver's seat ofbe at the wheel ofconhelm
   • ▪ (of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft) be guided in a specified direction: "the ship steered into port"
   • ▪ follow (a course) in a specified direction: "the fishermen were steering a direct course for Kodiak"
   • ▪ guide the movement or course of (someone or something): "he had steered her to a chair" Similar guideconductdirectleadtakeusherescortshepherdmarshalherd

   noun

   • 1. a piece of advice or information concerning the development of a situation: informal "the need for the school to be given a clear steer as to its future direction"

   Word Origin Old Englishstīeran, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch sturen and German steuern.

   Derivatives

   • 1. steerable adjective

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   to avoid someone or something that seems unpleasant, risky, or dangerous: steer clear (of sth/sb) He tries to steer clear of an overdraft on his current account. She has managed to steer clear of any suggestion of a conflict of interest. The risks are high, and careful investors should steer clear.

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   Definitions of steer. verb. be a guiding or motivating force or drive. “The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses” synonyms: guide. see more. verb. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling. synonyms: channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point. see more. verb.

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