steer

//stɪr//
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Verb

steerInfinitive
steerPresent tense
steeredPast tense
steeredPast participle
steeringPresent participle
steersThird-person singular
1

To control the direction or course of a vehicle, vessel, or other moving object

She steered the car into the parking lot.

2

To guide or direct the course of action, conversation, or development of something

She steered the conversation away from politics.

3

To follow or pursue a particular course or direction

The company decided to steer a new course toward sustainability.

Noun

1

A castrated male bovine animal, especially one raised for beef

The farmer raised steers for beef production.

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