steer — to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, ship, or aircraft
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, ship, or aircraft
Pronunciation (IPA): /stɪr/
Example Sentences
- My GPS broke down, so I had to steer by the stars like an ancient pirate.
- The CEO steered the company through the financial crisis with remarkable skill.
- I always steer clear of my neighbor's cooking - last time I tried it, I thought I was being poisoned!
steer
VERB[/stɪr/]
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, ship, or aircraft
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English steoran, meaning 'to guide' or 'to direct'. The word evolved alongside maritime history, developing its primary sense of controlling the direction of ships and later vehicles, embodying the core concept of directing course toward a destination.
Breakdown
steoran (Old English: to guide, to direct, to control). The word contains no separable morphemes in its original form, functioning as a simple verbal root that underwent semantic extension from steering vessels to controlling any directional movement.
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📝Examples
“My GPS broke down, so I had to steer by the stars like an ancient pirate.”
“The CEO steered the company through the financial crisis with remarkable skill.”
“I always steer clear of my neighbor's cooking - last time I tried it, I thought I was being poisoned!”
“She steered the meeting toward a productive discussion about budget allocation.”
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