[
US
/ˈstɪɹ/
]
[ UK /stˈiə/ ]
[ UK /stˈiə/ ]
VERB
- direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
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direct (oneself) somewhere
Steer clear of him -
be a guiding or motivating force or drive
The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses
NOUN
- castrated bull
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an indication of potential opportunity
a good lead for a job
he got a tip on the stock market
How To Use steer In A Sentence
- OK, the steering is a little foggy, but the wheel unquestionably feels pleasant under the fingers. Times, Sunday Times
- Bull calves from dairy herds are usually castrated, becoming steers, and sent to feedlots, where they are fattened for slaughter, usually before the age of 2.
- Similarly, when the starter button is pressed, along with the clutch pedal, the system recognises the transponder signal, releases the engine immobiliser and the steering lock, and the engine starts.
- Swelling and bloating are often less troublesome if you avoid adding extra salt to food and steer clear of smoked meats and ready-cooked meals. The Sun
- Many golfers try to steer putts into the cup, especially when they can see the hole peripherally.
- For convenience and safety, some skid-steer loader manufacturers mount switches on the steering control grips or levers to control these multifunctional tools.
- On a recent morning, Evers steered his pickup truck through a Central California almond grove, his drawling sales pitch at the ready.
- The electronic power-assisted steering feels well weighted, with a slow rack ratio but an on-centre sluggishness, which is safe and steady but not at all responsive. Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph
- It was imperative that the crew steering the boat under sail avoided the ice. Times, Sunday Times
- The steering is agile and responsive and it takes tight bends in its stride. The Sun