steer¹ Definition
steer (stir)
transitive verb
- to guide (a ship or boat) by means of a rudder
- to direct the course or movement of to steer an automobile
- to oversee, direct, or guide to steer a team to victory
- to set and follow (a course)
Etymology: ME steren < OE stieran, akin to Ger steuern, ON styra < IE *steur-, a support, post (> Gr stauros, ON staurr, post) < base *stā-, to stand
intransitive verb
- to steer a ship, automobile, etc.
- to be steered or guided a car that steers easily
- to set and follow a course or way
noun
☆ Informal a suggestion on how to proceed; tip
steer¹ Related Forms
steer¹ Idioms
steer clear of
to avoid
steer² Definition
steer (stir)
noun
a castrated male ox, esp. one raised for beef
Etymology: ME ster < OE steor, akin to Ger stier < IE *steu-ro (> MPers stor, horse, draft animal) < base *stā-, to stand
steer Synonyms
steer Synonyms
steer Telecom Definition
steer Usage Examples
Object
- wheel: Check security of steering wheel; center bolt can come loose.
- committee: He has also served on the steering committees of several research projects.
- rack: Engine rebuilt, gearbox rebuilt, steering rack, suspension, new gasoline tank, many other new parts fitted over past few years.
- lock: Steering lock » Always put the steering lock on.
- boat: The object to steer the boat around four buoys.
- group: We convened a project steering group to help us take things forward.
Noun phrase with adjective complement
wide: Alan Lee headed a Daniel Gabbidon cross over, and then Lee steered a header narrowly wide from a Gary Croft cross.
Adjective modifier
strategic: It has become clear that a strategic steer is needed.
Adjective complement
clear: All ones to steer well clear of, say the writers.
Modifying Another Word
- away: Now, steering away from " women's stuff " .. .
- smoothly: Slow right down before turning and steer smoothly, avoiding sudden movements.
- deliberately: The Group deliberately steered clear of detail, believing that this is better covered elsewhere within the appropriate context.
- successfully: He recently successfully steered his private members bill, the Tobacco Advertising and Sponsorship Bill through the House of Lords.
- carefully: We are going to have to steer carefully through uncharted waters.
- actively: BEAMA is actively steering its members on a path helping the Government.
Followed by an intransitive particle
away: As for steering away from what the audience wants, we're not reactionary at all.
Followed by a transitive particle
around: Department stores make great use of the difference between carpet and linoleum to subtly steer customers around and hold them in certain places.
Used with why or when
when: Their webbed feet and short tail are used to steer when swimming.
Infinitive complement
avoid: I had to steer away to avoid him and we both went through the grass.
Preposition: in
direction: Features unique race car styled wheel that lets you steer in all directions.
Browse dictionary entries near steer
- ‹ steeplejack
- ‹ steeplechase
- ‹ steeplebush
- ‹ steeple
- ‹ steepen
- ‹ steep
- ‹ steenbok
- ‹ Steen
- ‹ steelyard
- ‹ steely

