[ US /ˈstɪɹ/ ]
[ UK /stˈi‍ə/ ]
VERB
  1. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
  2. direct (oneself) somewhere
    Steer clear of him
  3. be a guiding or motivating force or drive
    The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses
NOUN
  1. castrated bull
  2. an indication of potential opportunity
    a good lead for a job
    he got a tip on the stock market
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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
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