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steer

Definition

  • noun: a male bovine animal and especially a domestic ox ('Bos taurus') castrated before sexual maturity
  • verb: to control the direction in which something (such as a ship, car, or airplane) moves
  • verb: to control the course of
  • dialect British variant of 'stir'
  • used to describe how easy or difficult it is to steer a vehicle
  • synonyms: direct, castrate, guide

Examples

  • The CEO consulted with the project's 'steering committee' and asked for a status report.

  • He's in a bad mood. You'd better 'steer clear' [=avoid him] if you don't want trouble.

  • You should listen to me. I won't 'steer you wrong'. [=I won't give you bad advice]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Admiral. Yes? Please don't do this. I understand your concerns, doctor. But I am sacrificing lives every minute just trying to steer one of these things clear of population centers and there are two more of them on the way. There are millions of lives at risk. All I want to know from you is (..)
    2014 Godzilla