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Definition of steered - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
guidanceguided or directed in a specific direction
- The steered boat reached the shore safely.
- The steered car avoided the obstacle.
- With a steered hand, he painted the mural.
Origin of steered
Old English, steran (to guide)
Terms with steered included in their meaning
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floating freely
floating without being steered
maritime
floating without being steered
technology
controlled or steered automatically
front wheels
short axle for front steered wheels with angular movement
aviation
lighter-than-air aircraft that can be steered
steerable
capable of being steered or directed
transportation
capable of being steered or controlled
water propulsion
power boat steered by a jet of water
ship
continue without being steered, often abandoned
maritime
minimum speed for a ship to be steered
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- French:dirigé, ...
- German:gesteuert, ...
- Italian:guidato, ...
- Spanish:dirigido, ...
- Portuguese:guiado, ...
- Chinese:被引导的, ...
- Japanese:操縦された, ...
- Arabic:مُوَجَّه, ...
- Hebrew:מֻכְוָן, ...
- Russian:управляемый, ...
- Ukrainian:керований, ...
- Hindi:निर्देशित, ...
Definition of steer - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
transportationtr./intr. guide the direction of a vehicle or vesseltr./intr.
- She steered the car through the narrow streets.
2.
influence actiontr. help someone choose or move toward a certain actiontr.
- She tried to steer him toward a better choice.
3.
communicationtr. direct a conversationtr.
- She steered the discussion to a more positive topic.
4.
animaltr. direct a group of animalstr.
- The shepherd steered the sheep into the pen.
Noun
1.
- He gave me a good steer on the project.
2.
agricultureUS castrated male cattle raised for beefUS
- The farmer raised steers for the market.
Images of steer
castrated male cattle raised for beef
Expressions with steer
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control direction along a chosen path or route
The captain will steer a course through the narrow channel.
give bad advice or guidance to someone
He steered me wrong about the job opportunity.
direct the course of a ship
The captain will steer the ship through the storm.
manage an organization strictly and efficiently
The new manager steers a tight ship, ensuring all tasks are completed on time.
remain calm and focused
Despite the challenges, she managed to steer a steady course.
avoid someone or something deliberately
She decided to steer clear of the controversial topic during dinner..
stay away from something harmful
You should steer clear of that dangerous area.
incorrect advice or information given to someone
He gave me a bum steer about the meeting time.
give wrong or misleading advice or directions
He gave me a bum steer about the meeting location.
choose a moderate and balanced approach
In the debate, she tried to steer a middle course between the two extremes.
make decisions based on principles
She always tries to steer by the stars in her life choices.
maintain a planned direction
She managed to steer the course despite the challenges.
embrace a difficult situation instead of avoiding it
In tough times, it's better to steer into the skid and face challenges head-on.
rodeo event where a rider wrestles a steer to the ground
Steer wrestling is a popular event at the rodeo.
competitive event capturing a steer with a lasso
He won first place in steer roping.
Origin of steer
Old English, steor (guide)
Examples of steer in a sentence
The pilot skillfully steered the plane through turbulence. Parents often steer teenagers away from risky choices. The mentor tried to steer her career toward research. He tried to steer the conversation away from politics. They managed to steer the interview towards their achievements. The cowboy steered the cattle across the prairie.
She expertly steered the ducks towards the pond. She offered a steer on which course to take. His steer helped me choose the right investment. They auctioned off the steers at the county fair. The ranch specializes in raising steers for beef production.
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- French:diriger, tuyau, ...
- German:lenken, Tipp, ...
- Italian:guidare, dritta, ...
- Spanish:conducir, consejo, ...
- Portuguese:guiar, conselho, ...
- Chinese:操控, 建议, ...
- Japanese:操縦する, 助言, ...
- Arabic:قادَ, تَوْجِيه, ...
- Hebrew:לְנַוֵּט, עֵצָה, ...
- Russian:вести, совет, ...
- Ukrainian:керувати, порада, ...
- Hindi:मोड़ना, सलाह, ...
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