steer

\ ˈstir

Definition of steer

(Entry 1 of 4)

1 : a male bovine animal and especially a domestic ox (Bos taurus) castrated before sexual maturity — compare stag sense 3

2 : an ox less than four years old

steer

verb

steered; steering; steers

Definition of steer (Entry 2 of 4)

transitive verb

1 : to control the course of : direct especially : to guide by mechanical means (such as a rudder)

2 : to set and hold to (a course)

intransitive verb

1 : to direct the course (as of a ship or automobile)

2 : to pursue a course of action

3 : to be subject to steering the car steers well

steer clear

: to keep entirely away —often used with oftries to steer clear of debt

steer

noun (2)

Definition of steer (Entry 3 of 4)

: a hint as to procedure : tip

steer

Definition of steer (Entry 4 of 4)

dialectal British variant of stir

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Verb

guide, lead, steer, pilot, engineer mean to direct in a course or show the way to be followed. guide implies intimate knowledge of the way and of all its difficulties and dangers. guided the scouts through the cave lead implies showing the way and often keeping those that follow under control and in order. led his team to victory steer implies an ability to keep to a course and stresses the capacity of maneuvering correctly. steered the ship through a narrow channel pilot suggests guidance over a dangerous or complicated course. piloted the bill through the Senate engineer implies finding ways to avoid or overcome difficulties in achieving an end or carrying out a plan. engineered his son's election to the governorship

Examples of steer in a Sentence

Verb She steered the ship through the strait. He steered his car carefully into the parking space. He steered the wheelchair through the aisles. Skillful navigators can steer by the positions of the stars. The car was steering right at us. The boat steered out to sea. He tried to steer the conversation away from his recent problems. She skillfully steered the bill through the legislature. He steered the team to another championship last year. The high recent returns on stocks have steered many investors away from bonds.

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“Steer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steer. Accessed 24 Jan. 2021.

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steer

verb

English Language Learners Definition of steer

: to control the direction in which something (such as a ship, car, or airplane) moves

—used to describe how easy or difficult it is to steer a vehicle

: to be moved or guided in a particular direction or along a particular course

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steer

verb

\ ˈstir

steered; steering

Kids Definition of steer

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : to make a vehicle move in a particular direction steer a boat … she didn't even try to steer around the bumps and holes.— Jack Gantos, Joey Pigza Loses Control

2 : to guide or change the direction of something I tried to steer the conversation away from politics.

3 : to follow a course of action She steers clear of girls who gossip.

steer

noun

Kids Definition of steer (Entry 2 of 2)

: a castrated bull usually raised for beef

steer

transitive verb