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Definition veer in American English

veer verb

[intransitive] verb
/vɪr/
1

to suddenly move in a different direction

Example

The Volkswagen veered off the road and crashed into a fence.

Example

Interference with their signals could make them veer off course into mountains.

Synonyms and related words
back away draw back part
1.1

used for saying that the wind starts blowing from a different direction

Synonyms and related words
blow catch drop
2

to change in a sudden or noticeable way, for example in your opinion or mood

Example

After this defeat, the party veered sharply to the right.

Example

The conversation veered off in a new direction.

Synonyms and related words
change your mind see reason/sense adapt
Definition veer in American English