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verb (used with object)
1.
to guide the course of (something in motion) by a rudder, helm, wheel, etc.: to steer a bicycle.
2.
to follow or pursue (a particular course).
3.
to direct the course of; guide: I can steer you to the best restaurant in town.
verb (used without object)
4.
to direct the course of a vessel, vehicle, airplane, or the like, by the use of a rudder or other means.
5.
to pursue a course of action.
6.
(of a vessel, vehicle, airplane, etc.) to be steered or guided in a particular direction or manner.
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Steers
is always a great word to know.
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| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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noun
Idiom7.
Informal. a suggestion about a course of action; tip: He got a good steer about finding the right job.
8.
steer clear of, to stay away from purposely; avoid: She steered clear of any deep emotional involvements.
Origin:
before 900; Middle English steren, Old English stēoran, akin to stēor steering, guidance; cognate with German steuern, Old Norse stȳra, Gothic stiurjan
before 900; Middle English steren, Old English stēoran, akin to stēor steering, guidance; cognate with German steuern, Old Norse stȳra, Gothic stiurjan
Related forms
steer·a·ble, adjective
steer·a·bil·i·ty, noun
un·steer·a·ble, adjective
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
steer
"young ox," O.E. steor "bullock," from P.Gmc. *steuraz (cf. O.S. stior, O.N. stjorr, Swed. tjur, Dan. tyr, M.Du., Du., Ger. stier, Goth. stiur "bull"), perhaps from PIE *steu-ro-, a base denoting "strength, sturdiness" (see taurus).
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