Steer (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object)
  1. to guide the course of (something in motion) by a rudder, helm, wheel, etc.: to steer a bicycle.
  2. to follow or pursue (a particular course).
  3. to direct the course of; guide: I can steer you to the best restaurant in town.
verb (used without object)
  1. to direct the course of a vessel, vehicle, airplane, or the like, by the use of a rudder or other means.
  2. to pursue a course of action.
  3. (of a vessel, vehicle, airplane, etc.) to be steered or guided in a particular direction or manner.
noun
  1. a suggestion about a course of action; tip: He got a good steer about finding the right job.
Idioms
  1. to stay away from purposely; avoid: She steered clear of any deep emotional involvements.
noun, plural steers, (especially collectively) steer.
  1. a male bovine that is castrated before sexual maturity, especially one raised for beef.
verb (used with or without object), noun British Dialect.
  1. stir1.
verb
  1. to direct the course of (a vehicle or vessel) with a steering wheel, rudder, etc
  2. to guide with tuition
  3. to direct the movements or course of (a person, conversation, etc)
  4. to pursue (a specified course)
  5. (of a vessel, vehicle, etc) to admit of being guided in a specified fashion
  6. to keep away from; shun
noun
  1. information; guidance (esp in the phrase a bum steer)
noun
  1. a castrated male ox or bull; bullock
Steer (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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