steer

[ steer ]

/ stɪər /

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verb (used with object)

to guide the course of (something in motion) by a rudder, helm, wheel, etc.: to steer a bicycle.

to follow or pursue (a particular course).

to direct the course of; guide: I can steer you to the best restaurant in town.

verb (used without object)

to direct the course of a vessel, vehicle, airplane, or the like, by the use of a rudder or other means.

to pursue a course of action.

(of a vessel, vehicle, airplane, etc.) to be steered or guided in a particular direction or manner.

noun

Informal. a suggestion about a course of action; tip: He got a good steer about finding the right job.

Idioms for steer

steer clear of, to stay away from purposely; avoid: She steered clear of any deep emotional involvements.

Origin of steer

before 900; Middle English steren,Old English stēoran, akin to stēor steering, guidance; cognate with German steuern,Old Norse stȳra,Gothic stiurjan

OTHER WORDS FROM steer

steer·a·ble, adjectivesteer·a·bil·i·ty, nounun·steer·a·ble, adjective

Words nearby steer

steeplechase, steeplechaser, steeplechasing, steeple cup, steeplejack, steer, steerage, steerageway, steer clear of, steerer, steerhide

Definition for steer (2 of 3)

steer²

[ steer ]

/ stɪər /

noun, plural steers, (especially collectively) steer.

a male bovine that is castrated before sexual maturity, especially one raised for beef.

Origin of steer

before 900; Middle English; Old English stēor; cognate with Dutch, German Stier,Old Norse stjōrr,Gothic stiur

Definition for steer (3 of 3)

steer³

[ steer ]

/ stɪər /

verb (used with or without object), noun British Dialect.

stir¹.

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Example sentences from the Web for steer

And Epstein continues to steer money toward universities to advance scientific research.
Sleazy Billionaire’s Double Life Featured Beach Parties With Stephen Hawking|M.L. Nestel|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
This is the Mexico that U.S. college students would be wise to steer clear of on spring break.
Why Mexicans Are Enraged by Obama’s Big Tuesday Meeting|Ruben Navarrette Jr.|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
A successful trend-maker might be able to steer a conversation, but virality remains extremely difficult to predict.
China’s Internet Is Freer Than You Think|Brendon Hong|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In first person, Grand Theft Auto lets you be the kind of criminal you want to be, rather than just steer one.
I Felt Like Showering After the First-Person Sex in ‘Grand Theft Auto’|Alec Kubas-Meyer|November 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST

I have just been the man in the middle, trying to make sure that we steer the right course.
Dan Malloy Is Progressives’ Dream Governor. So Why Isn’t He Winning?|David Freedlander|October 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It occurred to him presently that he could steer as well as propel his float with his feet.
The Border Watch|Joseph A. Altsheler
Hinpoha called again: Please come, Sahwah, we need you to steer the raft.
The Camp Fire Girls at Onoway House|Hildegard G. Frey
They weighed anchor at night, and following morning made you, by threats, promise to steer them to the island.
Dialstone Lane, Complete|W.W. Jacobs
As for me, I found it very hard to steer an even course between the competing parties.
Tom, Dick and Harry|Talbot Baines Reed
A friend of my fathers has an automobile and he let me steer it one day, oh, a long way.
Letty and the Twins|Helen Sherman Griffith

British Dictionary definitions for steer (1 of 2)

steer¹

/ (stɪə) /

verb

to direct the course of (a vehicle or vessel) with a steering wheel, rudder, etc

(tr) to guide with tuitionhis teachers steered him through his exams

(tr) to direct the movements or course of (a person, conversation, etc)

to pursue (a specified course)

(intr) (of a vessel, vehicle, etc) to admit of being guided in a specified fashionthis boat does not steer properly

steer clear of to keep away from; shun

noun

mainly US information; guidance (esp in the phrase a bum steer)

Derived forms of steer

steerable, adjectivesteerer, noun

Word Origin for steer

Old English stieran; related to Old Frisian stiūra, Old Norse stӯra, German stevern; see starboard, stern ²

British Dictionary definitions for steer (2 of 2)

steer²

/ (stɪə) /

noun

a castrated male ox or bull; bullock

Word Origin for steer

Old English stēor; related to Old Norse stjōrr, Gothic stiur, Old High German stior, Middle Dutch stēr

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Idioms and Phrases with steer

steer

In addition to the idiom beginning with steer

steer clear of

also see:

bum steer

单词	steer
释义	steer ¹ [ steer ] / stɪər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR steer ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object) to guide the course of (something in motion) by a rudder, helm, wheel, etc.: to steer a bicycle. to follow or pursue (a particular course). to direct the course of; guide: I can steer you to the best restaurant in town. verb (used without object) to direct the course of a vessel, vehicle, airplane, or the like, by the use of a rudder or other means. to pursue a course of action. (of a vessel, vehicle, airplane, etc.) to be steered or guided in a particular direction or manner. noun Informal. a suggestion about a course of action; tip: He got a good steer about finding the right job. Idioms for steer steer clear of, to stay away from purposely; avoid: She steered clear of any deep emotional involvements. Origin of steer ¹ before 900; Middle English steren,Old English stēoran, akin to stēor steering, guidance; cognate with German steuern,Old Norse stȳra,Gothic stiurjan OTHER WORDS FROM steer steer·a·ble, adjectivesteer·a·bil·i·ty, nounun·steer·a·ble, adjective Words nearby steer steeplechase, steeplechaser, steeplechasing, steeple cup, steeplejack, steer, steerage, steerageway, steer clear of, steerer, steerhide Definition for steer (2 of 3) steer² [ steer ] / stɪər / noun, plural steers, (especially collectively) steer. a male bovine that is castrated before sexual maturity, especially one raised for beef. Origin of steer ² before 900; Middle English; Old English stēor; cognate with Dutch, German Stier,Old Norse stjōrr,Gothic stiur Definition for steer (3 of 3) steer³ [ steer ] / stɪər / verb (used with or without object), noun British Dialect. stir¹. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for steer And Epstein continues to steer money toward universities to advance scientific research. Sleazy Billionaire’s Double Life Featured Beach Parties With Stephen Hawking\|M.L. Nestel\|January 8, 2015\|DAILY BEAST This is the Mexico that U.S. college students would be wise to steer clear of on spring break. Why Mexicans Are Enraged by Obama’s Big Tuesday Meeting\|Ruben Navarrette Jr.\|January 6, 2015\|DAILY BEAST A successful trend-maker might be able to steer a conversation, but virality remains extremely difficult to predict. China’s Internet Is Freer Than You Think\|Brendon Hong\|December 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In first person, Grand Theft Auto lets you be the kind of criminal you want to be, rather than just steer one. I Felt Like Showering After the First-Person Sex in ‘Grand Theft Auto’\|Alec Kubas-Meyer\|November 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I have just been the man in the middle, trying to make sure that we steer the right course. Dan Malloy Is Progressives’ Dream Governor. So Why Isn’t He Winning?\|David Freedlander\|October 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It occurred to him presently that he could steer as well as propel his float with his feet. The Border Watch\|Joseph A. Altsheler Hinpoha called again: Please come, Sahwah, we need you to steer the raft. The Camp Fire Girls at Onoway House\|Hildegard G. Frey They weighed anchor at night, and following morning made you, by threats, promise to steer them to the island. Dialstone Lane, Complete\|W.W. Jacobs As for me, I found it very hard to steer an even course between the competing parties. Tom, Dick and Harry\|Talbot Baines Reed A friend of my fathers has an automobile and he let me steer it one day, oh, a long way. Letty and the Twins\|Helen Sherman Griffith British Dictionary definitions for steer (1 of 2) steer¹ / (stɪə) / verb to direct the course of (a vehicle or vessel) with a steering wheel, rudder, etc (tr) to guide with tuitionhis teachers steered him through his exams (tr) to direct the movements or course of (a person, conversation, etc) to pursue (a specified course) (intr) (of a vessel, vehicle, etc) to admit of being guided in a specified fashionthis boat does not steer properly steer clear of to keep away from; shun noun mainly US information; guidance (esp in the phrase a bum steer) Derived forms of steer steerable, adjectivesteerer, noun Word Origin for steer Old English stieran; related to Old Frisian stiūra, Old Norse stӯra, German stevern; see starboard, stern ² British Dictionary definitions for steer (2 of 2) steer² / (stɪə) / noun a castrated male ox or bull; bullock Word Origin for steer Old English stēor; related to Old Norse stjōrr, Gothic stiur, Old High German stior, Middle Dutch stēr Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with steer steer In addition to the idiom beginning with steer steer clear of also see: bum steer The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to steer shepherd, govern, drive, escort, herd, control, run, lead, point, route, show, see, beacon, skipper, conduct, helm, captain, pilot, head for, take over
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steer

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

noun

Idioms for steer

Origin of steer

OTHER WORDS FROM steer

Words nearby steer

Definition for steer (2 of 3)

noun, plural steers, (especially collectively) steer.

Origin of steer

Definition for steer (3 of 3)

verb (used with or without object), noun British Dialect.

Example sentences from the Web for steer

British Dictionary definitions for steer (1 of 2)

verb

noun

Derived forms of steer

Word Origin for steer

British Dictionary definitions for steer (2 of 2)

noun

Word Origin for steer

Idioms and Phrases with steer

Words related to steer