steer

steer ¹  (stîr)

v. steered, steer·ing, steers

v.tr.

1. To guide by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or wheel.

2.

a. To direct the course of. See Synonyms at conduct.

b. To maneuver (a person) into a place or course of action. See Synonyms at guide.

v.intr.

1. To guide a vessel or vehicle.

2. To follow or move in a set course.

3. To admit of being steered or guided: a craft that steers easily.

n.

A piece of advice.

Idiom:

steer clear

To stay away from; avoid.

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[Middle English steren, from Old English stran; see st- in Indo-European roots.]

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steera·ble adj.

steerer n.

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steer ¹

Verb

1. to direct the course of (a vehicle or vessel) with a steering wheel or rudder

2. to direct the movements or course of (a person, conversation, or activity)

3. to follow (a specified course): the Dutch government steered a middle course

4. steer clear of to avoid [Old English stīeran]

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steer ²

Noun

a castrated male ox or bull [Old English stēor]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	steer - an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job" confidential information, tip, wind, hint, lead counseling, counselling, guidance, counsel, direction - something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
	2.	steer - castrated bull bullock male - an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova) Bos taurus, cattle, cows, kine, oxen - domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age; "so many head of cattle"; "wait till the cows come home"; "seven thin and ill-favored kine"- Bible; "a team of oxen"
Verb	1.	steer - direct the course; determine the direction of travelling channelise, channelize, guide, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, head, direct dock - maneuver into a dock; "dock the ships" sheer - cause to sheer; "She sheered her car around the obstacle" pull over - steer a vehicle to the side of the road; "The car pulled over when the ambulance approached at high speed" helm - be at or take the helm of; "helm the ship" crab - direct (an aircraft) into a crosswind navigate - direct carefully and safely; "He navigated his way to the altar" stand out - steer away from shore, of ships starboard - turn to the right, of helms or rudders conn - conduct or direct the steering of a ship or plane navigate, pilot - act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance; "Is anyone volunteering to navigate during the trip?"; "Who was navigating the ship during the accident?" canalise, canalize, channel - direct the flow of; "channel information towards a broad audience" tree, corner - force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape park - maneuver a vehicle into a parking space; "Park the car in front of the library"; "Can you park right here?" control, command - exercise authoritative control or power over; "control the budget"; "Command the military forces"
	2.	steer - direct (oneself) somewhere; "Steer clear of him" control, command - exercise authoritative control or power over; "control the budget"; "Command the military forces"
	3.	steer - be a guiding or motivating force or drive; "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses" guide direct - be in charge of

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steer

verb 1. drive, control, direct, handle, conduct, pilot, govern, be in the driver's seat

verb 2. direct, lead, guide, conduct, escort, show in or out steer clear of something or someone avoid, evade, fight shy of, shun, eschew, circumvent, body-swerve Scot. give a wide berth to, sheer off

Translations

steer [stɪəʳ] vt [+ car] → conducir (SP); manejar (LAM) [+ person]; dirigir, guiar

vi → conducir;

to steer clear of sb/sth (fig) → esquivar a algn/evadir algo

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steer [stɪəʳ] n → bœuf m

vt → diriger [+ boat]; gouverner (= lead) [+ person] → guider, conduire

vi → tenir le gouvernail;

to steer clear of sb/sth (fig) → éviter qn/qch

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steer [stɪəʳ] vt → steuern;

(car etc) → lenken;

(person) → lotsen

vi → steuern;

(in car etc) → lenken;

to steer for → zusteuern auf +acc;

to steer clear of sb (fig) → jdm aus dem Weg gehen;

to steer clear of sth (fig) → etw meiden

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steer [stɪəʳ] n → manzo

vt [+ ship] → governare [+ car]; guidare

vi (NAUT) [person] → governare: [ship] → rispondere al timone; [car] → guidarsi;

to steer clear of sb/sth (fig) → tenersi alla larga da qn/qc