American English pronunciation
How to pronounce steer
IPA transcription: [s'tɪɹ]
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Noun
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an indication of potential opportunity
“he got a tip on the stock market”
“a good lead for a job”
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castrated bull
Verb
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direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
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be a guiding or motivating force or drive
“The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses”
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direct (oneself) somewhere
“Steer clear of him”
Usage examples
- A boat with one sail is being steered in calm water.
- In "The Pathologist's Report," Bill Steer says "Heartwork" is his favourite Carcass album.
- The pilot then steers to stay on that line.
- I generally like jazz, but this record is oversteered – thanks loudness war!
- I generally like jazz, but this record is oversteered – thanks loudness war!
- Power steering and "Artic-Kar" air-conditioning were added as options.
- Raise the sail and steer the ship northward.
- I generally like jazz, but this record is oversteered – thanks loudness war!
- Under his leadership the Dushinsky community was steered towards Hasidut.
- A steering wheel with a tilt-away column was added to improve driver access.