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Definition veer in British English

veer verb

[intransitive] verb
/vɪə(r)/
1

to suddenly move in a different direction

Example

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

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 blow a gale catch
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 British English