steer1 verbsteer2 noun
steersteer1 /stɪə $ stɪr/ ●●○ verb 
WORD ORIGINsteer1
Origin:
Old English stieranVERB TABLE
steer
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | steer |
| he, she, it | steers | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | steered |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have steered |
| he, she, it | has steered | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had steered |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will steer |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have steered |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am steering |
| he, she, it | is steering | |
| you, we, they | are steering | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was steering |
| you, we, they | were steering | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been steering |
| he, she, it | has been steering | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been steering |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be steering |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been steering |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Steer slightly to the right as you enter the bend.
- Even the children had a go at steering the boat.
- Floyd was going to be too drunk to steer the boat.
- You can adjust the height of the steering wheel.
- However, I began to steer clear of such stories.
- She must steer clear of Matthew and then perhaps this ridiculous infatuation would wear off.
- The nose wheel is steered conventionally through the rudder pedals from both sides.
Longman Language Activatorto keep away from a person or place
to keep away from a person, because you do not want to talk to them, or keep away from a place, because there are problems there: · I'm sure Sarah's been avoiding me recently.· Drivers are advised to avoid Elm Street today due to heavy traffic and long delays.avoid somebody/something like the plague informal (=try very hard to avoid them): · Except when they were filming, the two actors avoided each other like the plague.
to not go near a person or place, because they may be dangerous or may cause problems: stay away/keep away from: · That evening he received a note warning him to stay away from the camp.· Keep away from my children, or I'll call the police.stay/keep well away (=completely avoid): · She walked along the path, keeping well away from the edge of the cliff.
also give somebody/something a wide berth informal to make an effort to avoid a person or place, because there could be serious problems if you do not: · We were told to steer clear of the main roads where we might be recognized.· She advised me to steer clear of Matthew - she said he couldn't be trusted.· Passersby gave the old man on the sidewalk a fairly wide berth.
to travel around a place instead of through the centre of it, especially to avoid a traffic problem: · We had to make a long detour because of the floods.
to drive a car, train, or other vehicle to drive a car, bus, train etc: · Drive carefully - the roads are very icy.· They drive on the left in the UK.learn to drive: · I'm learning to drive. In fact, I take my test next week.drive a car/bus/truck etc: · We need someone to drive the school bus.· "What car do you drive?" "A Fiat Brava."· Driving a Rolls Royce into a swimming pool was one of the most dangerous stunts Crawford had to perform.
the activity of driving a car or other road vehicle: · Driving in central London is pretty unpleasant.dangerous/reckless/bad/careless driving: · She was arrested for dangerous driving.driving lesson: · I got driving lessons for my 18th birthday.driving offence: · The man was stopped by police for an alleged driving offence.
to drive a vehicle with two wheels, for example a bicycle or motorcycle: · I ride a bicycle to work every day.· Riding a motorcycle is safer than riding a scooter.· After you've been riding a bike all day, you're really glad to reach your campsite.
to control the direction that a vehicle is going in by turning the wheel: · Even the children had a go at steering the boat.· Steer slightly to the right as you enter the bend.steering wheel (=the part of a car that you turn to change direction): · You can adjust the height of the steering wheel.
to be the person who is driving a car, bus etc: · An old Pontiac pulled up, with a young Mexican man at the wheel.· Seymour was glad to be behind the wheel again after his two-year ban.
to be the person who is driving or controlling a large vehicle such as a plane: · The King himself was at the controls when his helicopter landed.· The power boat, with Don at the controls, swept around the bay.be at the controls of: · When I was a child I used to imagine myself at the controls of a fighter plane.
the activity of driving a stolen car very fast and dangerously for excitement: · Joyriding is the most common type of crime among boys under 18.go joyriding: · A group of youths went joyriding in stolen cars, causing three accidents before the police caught them.
to not talk about a particular subject · It's been three months, but he won't talk about the accident.· She doesn't talk about her husband half as much as she did when he first died.· I don't know what my parents think about my living here - we never talk about it.
to not talk about something, because it could be embarrassing or difficult, or just because you did not think about talking about it: · Didn't she say anything about the party?· Don't say anything about the divorce - it will only upset her.· The company's policy is not to say anything about former employees other than to give their period of employment.
to not talk about something, even for a short time or carelessly: · We were careful not to mention her son's legal problems.· He doesn't mention Cathy anymore when he writes - I wonder if they broke up?not mention (that): · I didn't mention that we were going to the movies in front of John.
to deliberately not talk about something, especially because the subject could be embarrassing or difficult: · I normally keep off the subject of ex-girlfriends on a first date.· Unless the interviewer asks you directly, keep off the question of why you left your last job.
to deliberately stop talking about a particular subject, especially because it is embarrassing, upsetting, or annoying someone: · "You'll never get me to believe that!" she screeched, so I just nodded and dropped the subject.· Can we just drop the subject? I'm sick of hearing about it.· Look, just drop it, OK? I understood you the first time.
to deliberately not talk about something, especially because the subject could be embarrassing or difficult: · We try to steer clear of controversial issues in the workshops.· Her press agent asked the interviewer to steer clear of questions about her love life.
to not talk about an event or situation from the past for a long time, especially because it is very difficult to talk about: · He had kept silent about the murder for ten years before he went to the police.· They said they'd kill her if she didn't keep quiet about what she'd seen.
if you gloss over unpleasant facts, you deliberately avoid talking about them or you only mention them quickly and without giving much detail: · It seems to me he was glossing over some major risks of the plan.· In a job interview you should highlight your strengths and gloss over your weaknesses.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
Helen tried to steer the conversation away from herself. The government chose to steer a middle course between the two strategies (=chose a strategy that was not extreme).COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES I try to steer a middle course between keeping control of the project and giving responsibility to others.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
Helen tried to steer the conversation away from herself. The government chose to steer a middle course between the two strategies (=chose a strategy that was not extreme).· He steered the boat carefully to the shore.
(=one that directs a particular activity)
I try to steer a middle course between keeping control of the project and giving responsibility to others.· Throughout the world, people are steering away from history.· After Philip, I decided to steer away from accountants, word processors, and other office workers.· As Erica Macdonald admits, it did not take much to make the girls steer away.· In other words, the annual moment when the sun crosses the celestial equator and steers away from winter.
· There are plenty of similar products, but steer clear of Go!
· He would have steered well clear of the wilder shores of analytic enquiry.
NOUN· Although a little apprehensive at first of steering such a large boat, we settled into it remarkably quickly.· After all, those who steer the boat have far more power over its destination than those who row it.· They often helped by leading the horse, setting the locks or steering the boat.· I steered the boat, Herbert and Startop rowed.
· My driver, conscious of the danger, steered the car into a ditch.· I steered the car up the on-ramp back on to the freeway.· The accused got into the driver's seat, released the handbrake, and steered the car downhill for 200 yards.· Other sensors will correct steering to keep your car within its lane.
· Whenever this happens, the onus is on you to control the call and steer the conversation to a successful conclusion.· Gordon finally roused himself and tried to steer the conversation toward shallower waters.· Charles consumed most of the Valpolicella and tried to steer the conversation away from anything to do with Marius Steen.· Maybe he was just trying to steer the conversation away from Theresa.· Over breakfast Rain would steer the conversation around to asking Tim what he was arguing about with Sabine Jourdain.· Then we were supposed to steer the conversation to a safer topic.· Tonight, however, she was keen to steer the conversation round to the subject of Hugh Puddephat.
· Suddenly he asks the helmsman what course is being steered.· He immediately queried the instructions and eventually they gave him a new course to steer.
· In contrast, governments that put steering and rowing within the same organization limit themselves to relatively narrow strategies.· When governments abdicate this steering responsibility, disaster often follows.· It worked in a few places, but most governments abdicated their steering responsibilities.
· I drove home slowly, the sun on my hand on the steering wheel.· He was starting to feel nervous; his hands stroked the steering wheel.· Taking her hand, Roman steered her to a right-hand fork and she stumbled after him.· In fact, a firm hand might have steered the team on the rocks.· He let out a howl, and his hands flew off the steering wheel.· With one hand on the hot steering wheel, you reach forward to insert the key in the ignition.
· The power steering on your vehicles should allow the wheel to be turned easily by one hand.· The little Peugeot has all mod cons with power steering and an air bag.· The power steering pump is giving me problems.· The Clio 16V and RSi are also fitted with power assisted steering as standard.
· Sometimes he is the mariner, steering the ship of state through storm-tossed seas.· He was prepared to stand watch and steer the ship for forty or fifty days or however long was necessary.
· The nose wheel is steered conventionally through the rudder pedals from both sides.· Sometimes during the mate's watch I took the wheel and learnt to steer.· There was a low deckhouse amidships with an upper wheel and emergency tiller steering from a small cockpit aft.
VERB· The Clio 16V and RSi are also fitted with power assisted steering as standard.
· Forgiveness helps you steer round the obstacles, to grow more together.· In the truck he sat on my lap, helping me steer.· It can help us to steer a steady course through life.
· The Doctor said it was a miracle that the pilot had managed to steer the plane down at all.· As governments embrace a more catalytic role, they are often forced to develop new organizations to manage the steering role.· Mr Lee grabbed his father by the arm and managed to steer him back on to the sidewalk.
· So there's another guy trying to steer with a big, heavy sweep oar.· Still, she thought she would try to steer him away from bacon and toward yogurt.· Each time you should apply side-strain and try to steer him away from them.· Gordon finally roused himself and tried to steer the conversation toward shallower waters.· He would cling on to the craft and try to steer it.· Maybe he was just trying to steer the conversation away from Theresa.· I tried to steer clear of them.· The best practice is to try steering a controlled wiggly course using your weight.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1car/boat etc [intransitive, transitive] to control the direction a vehicle is going, for example by turning a wheel: - British politicians tend to steer clear of religious topics.
- George Deukejian urged the candidate to steer clear of the issue, which he considers divisive.
- Hongkong Bank steered clear of the mania to lend to third-world countries that peaked in the early 1980s.
- I think readers should be warned to steer clear of these fish in the future.
- Investors steered clear of big-name high techs in favor of shares like karaoke equipment trader Nikkodo.
- Most of the multinationals have steered clear of commitments so far.
- Others steered clear of temptation, like singer Errol Brown from Hot Chocolate.
- Pittman advises steering clear of any influence that puts our own happiness first.
- She must steer clear of Matthew and then perhaps this ridiculous infatuation would wear off.
- It is hard for doctors to steer a course between everyone's different requirements.
- It was not easy to steer a course between absolute pacifism and revolutionary violence.
- Answer Steer clear of these subjects.
- Even if Ranieri had secured a change in the law, however, investors would have stayed clear of mortgage bonds.
- He had stayed clear of the subject of religion since Christmas.
- Pittman advises steering clear of any influence that puts our own happiness first.
- The Profitboss steers clear of such indulgence, for in the end everyone pays dearly for the privilege of the few.
- The starters have learned to steer clear of her.
- Unless your home is totally dilapidated, steer clear of a complete redecoration prior to selling: it will arouse suspicion.
He was steering with only one hand.steer for/towards etc Steer towards the left.2change somebody/something [transitive] to guide someone’s behaviour or the way a situation developssteer somebody towards/away from/through etc something Teachers try to steer pupils away from drugs. Helen tried to steer the conversation away from herself.3be in charge of [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to be in charge of an organization, team etc and make decisions that help it to be successful, especially during a difficult timesteer something through/to etc something McKinney steered the company through the recession.4guide somebody to a place [transitive] to guide someone to a place, especially while touching themsteer somebody towards/to etc something Joel steered Don and Louise towards the backyard.5steer clear (of somebody/something) informal to avoid someone or something unpleasant or difficult: Jo tried to steer clear of political issues.6steer a course to choose a particular way of doing something: Managers were allowed to steer their own course. The government chose to steer a middle course between the two strategies (=chose a strategy that was not extreme).steer1 verbsteer2 noun
steersteer2 noun [countable] WORD ORIGINsteer2
Origin:
Old English steorEXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- Meanwhile, the tankers did neutral steers and were just blasting with their guns.
- That said, it's free from torque steer and is very accurate.
- The farmer may castrate the excess bulls, creating steers, or slaughter them.
WORD SETS
agrarian, adjectiveagribusiness, nounagro-, prefixagro-industry, nounanimal husbandry, nounanimal rights, nounartificial insemination, nounbale, nounbale, verbbarn, nounbarnyard, nounbattery, nounbiotechnology, nounbreadbasket, nounbreed, verbbreeding, nounbroiler, nounbroiler chicken, nounBSE, nounbuckaroo, nounbull, nounbutcher, verbbyre, nouncapon, nouncattleman, nouncattle market, nouncattle prod, nounchaff, nounchicken, nounchicken run, nouncollective farm, nouncoop, nounco-op, nouncorral, nouncorral, verbcowboy, nouncowgirl, nouncowhand, nouncowpoke, nouncreamery, nouncroft, nouncrofter, nouncrofting, nouncultivate, verbcultivation, noundairy, noundairy cattle, noundairy farm, noundairymaid, noundairyman, nounDDT, noundip, verbdip, noundirt farmer, noundrover, noundry-stone wall, noundude ranch, nounDutch barn, nounextensive agriculture, factory farming, nounfallow, adjectivefarm, nounfarm, verbfarmer, nounfarmhand, nounfarmhouse, nounfarming, nounfarmland, nounfarmstead, nounfarmyard, nounfeedstock, nounfield, nounfishery, nounfish farm, nounfish meal, nounflail, verbflail, nounfleece, nounfodder, nounfold, nounfoot and mouth disease, nounforage, nounfowl, nounfree-range, adjectivefungicide, noungamekeeper, noungeld, verbgenetically modified, adjectivegentleman farmer, nounGM, adjectivegoatherd, noungraft, noungraft, verbgranary, noungreenhouse, noungreen revolution, nounGreen Revolution, nounhacienda, nounharrow, nounhatchery, nounhayloft, nounhaymaking, nounhaystack, nounheifer, nounhen house, nounherbicide, nounherd, nounherd, verbherdsman, nounhigh-yield, adjectivehired hand, nounhomestead, nounhomestead, verbhopper, nounhorticulture, nounhusbandry, nounhutch, nouninsecticide, nounintensive agriculture, irrigate, verbJersey, nounkibbutz, nounlamb, verbland agent, nounlasso, nounlasso, verblift, verblitter, nounlivestock, nounlonghorn, nounmad cow disease, nounmanure, nounmeat, nounmerino, nounmilk, nounmilk churn, nounmilking machine, nounmilking parlour, nounmilkmaid, nounmixed farming, nounmower, nounmuck, nounmuckheap, nounnursery, nounoast house, nounorangery, nounorchard, nounorganic, adjectiveorganic farming, paddock, nounpaddy, nounpasturage, nounpasture, nounpasture, verbpastureland, nounpen, nounperpendicular, adjectivepest, nounpesticide, nounpiggery, nounpigpen, nounpigsty, nounpigswill, nounpitchfork, nounplantation, nounplanter, nounplough, nounplough, verbploughboy, nounploughman, nounploughshare, nounpoultry, nounproducer, nounpullet, nounPYO, raise, verbranch, nounrancher, nounranching, nounrange, nounranger, nounrear, verbrick, nounrubber, nounrun, nounrustle, verbscarecrow, nounscythe, nounsharecropper, nounshare-cropper, nounshear, verbshearer, nounsheep-dip, nounsheepdog, nounsheep-pen, nounshepherd, nounshepherdess, nounsickle, nounsilage, nounsilo, nounslaughter, verbslaughterhouse, nounsmallholding, nounsow, verbsow, nounsprayer, nounstable, nounstable, verbstable boy, nounstall, nounstation, nounsteer, nounstock, nounstockbreeder, nounstockman, nounstockyard, nounstubble, nounsty, nounswill, nounswine, nounswineherd, nountenant farmer, nounterrace, nounthresh, verbthreshing machine, nountractor, nountrough, nountruck farm, nountrue, adverbudder, nounvillein, nounvineyard, nounweedkiller, nounweevil, nounwheat, nounwheatgerm, nounwheatmeal, nounwinnow, verbwool, nounwrangler, nounyoke, nounyoke, verb
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES I try to steer a middle course between keeping control of the project and giving responsibility to others.
· He steered the boat carefully to the shore.
(=one that directs a particular activity)
I try to steer a middle course between keeping control of the project and giving responsibility to others.PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a young male cow whose sex organs have been removed- Answer Steer clear of these subjects.
- Even if Ranieri had secured a change in the law, however, investors would have stayed clear of mortgage bonds.
- He had stayed clear of the subject of religion since Christmas.
- Pittman advises steering clear of any influence that puts our own happiness first.
- The Profitboss steers clear of such indulgence, for in the end everyone pays dearly for the privilege of the few.
- The starters have learned to steer clear of her.
- Unless your home is totally dilapidated, steer clear of a complete redecoration prior to selling: it will arouse suspicion.