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- DictionarySteer/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"
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"
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.
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.
If you steer someone, you cause the person to go in a particular direction: [ T ] She steered her guests into the dining room. If you steer an activity, you cause it to deal with a particular feature or topic: [ T ] I’d like to steer the discussion back to our original topic.
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.
Definition of steer verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
noun. /stɪə (r)/ /stɪr/ [singular] (British English, informal) a piece of advice or information that helps you do something or avoid a problem. Can anyone give me a steer on this? Do you know somebody working there who could give you a steer? I’d really appreciate a steer in the right direction. Topics Suggestions and advice c2.
steer meaning: 1. to control the direction of a vehicle: 2. to influence the way a situation develops: 3. to…. Learn more.
STEER definition: 1. to control the direction of a vehicle: 2. to influence the way a situation develops: 3. to…. Learn more.
1. To guide a vessel or vehicle. 2. To follow or move in a set course. 3. To admit of being steered or guided: a craft that steers easily. n. A piece of advice: The salesman gave me a bum steer on that new car. Idiom: steer clear of. To stay away from; avoid. [Middle English steren, from Old English stēran; see stā- in Indo-European roots .]
