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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

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › steerSteer Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of STEER is a male bovine animal and especially a domestic ox (Bos taurus) castrated before sexual maturity. How to use steer in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Steer.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTEER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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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   Steer definition: to guide the course of (something in motion) by a rudder, helm, wheel, etc.. See examples of STEER used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › steerSteer - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTEER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   8 meanings: 1. to direct the course of (a vehicle or vessel) with a steering wheel, rudder, etc 2. to guide with tuition 3. to.... Click for more definitions.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsteer verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [transitive] steer something + adv./prep. to take control of a situation and influence the way in which it develops. He managed to steer the conversation away from his divorce. She steered the team to victory. The skill is in steering a middle course between the two extremes. Schools no longer steer girls towards arts subjects.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSTEER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   STEER definition: 1. to control the direction of a vehicle: 2. to influence the way a situation develops: 3. to…. Learn more.