steer

1
[ steer ]
/ stɪər /

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)

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

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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, adjective steer·a·bil·i·ty, noun un·steer·a·ble, adjective

Definition for steered (2 of 2)

steer 3
[ steer ]
/ stɪər /

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

Example sentences from the Web for steered

British Dictionary definitions for steered (1 of 2)

steer 1
/ (stɪə) /

verb

noun

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

Derived forms of steer

steerable, adjective steerer, 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 steered (2 of 2)

steer 2
/ (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

Idioms and Phrases with steered

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