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Definition steer in British English

steer verb

verb
/stɪə(r)/
1

to control the direction in which a vehicle moves

Example

Jack steered while Ken gave directions.

Example

We steered the boat into the harbour.

Synonyms and related words
back up belt up be on someone’s tail
1.1

to control the direction in which someone moves by putting your hand on them

Example

He took her arm to steer her towards the door.

Synonyms and related words
come drive walk
2

to influence the way that something happens or the way that people behave

Example

I try to steer my children towards healthier foods.

Example

He steered the country through a transitional period to elections.

Example

Ruth attempted to steer the conversation well away from work.

Example

The single goal was enough to steer the club to victory.

Synonyms and related words
bureaucratise bureaucratize micromanage
Definition steer in British English