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, adjectiveWords nearby steer
British Dictionary definitions for steer clear of (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, nounWord 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 clear of (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 steer clear of (1 of 2)
steer clear of
Stay away from, avoid, as in Dad warned us to steer clear of Dr. Smith and his poor advice. This idiom alludes to guiding a vessel away from some obstacle. Its figurative use was first recorded in 1723.
Idioms and Phrases with steer clear of (2 of 2)
steer