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| steer [ steer ] |
verb (past and past participle steered, present participle steer·ing, 3rd person present singular steers) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb direct vehicle: to guide the direction of movement of something such as a motor vehicle or ship using a steering wheel, rudder, or other device
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2. intransitive verb maneuver in particular way: to go or move in a particular way or direction when being driven or propelled
  This car steers to the left.
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3. transitive verb influence somebody in particular direction: to encourage somebody to take a particular course or route by unobtrusively guiding them
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4. intransitive verb follow course: to follow a particular course
steering clear of controversy
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noun (plural steers) |
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piece of advice: a piece of guidance or advice
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informal
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| [ Old English stīeran< Germanic] |
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| steer·a·ble adjective |
| steer·er noun |
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