steer

[stɪr]

Definition:
1. An indication of potential opportunity.
2. Castrated bull.
3. Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling.
4. Direct (oneself) somewhere.
5. Be a guiding force, as with directions or advice.

Use 'steer' in a sentence:

1. There will be an economic steering committee with representatives of each of the republics.
2. Ultimately, only you can steer your life.
3. If the simulation can plug directly into a satellite database, it might even help future tugboat pilots safely steer with an iceberg in tow.
4. Nick steered them into the nearest seats.
5. The rabbis try to steer clear of political questions.
6. He steered the boat into the harbour.
7. The broad lessons are clear: steer away from the silly and the double-entendre.
8. Ten years ago, smooth plastic sleds became popular; they go faster than wooden sleds but are harder to steer and slow.
9. Far less certain, however, is how successfully experts and bureaucrats can select our peer groups and steer their activities in virtuous directions.
10. Since you are the sole captain of your life, don't allow others to steer your ship.
11. Can doing one's homework really steer families to the best places?
12. Prime Minister Hun Sen has sought to steer a course between the two groups.
13. Lieutenant Campbell ordered the man at the wheel to steer for the gunboat.
14. Help us steer to the right direction.
15. Birds prefer not to take any chances—and to steer clear of all insects that look, sound, or fly like a bumblebee to avoid being stung.
16. It takes some practice to steer a barge properly.
17. Engine cut-out devices and steering wheel locks do not protect the car's contents.
18. There is also a new steering wheel with an energy absorbing rim to cushion the driver's head in the worst impacts.
19. The overdrive switch was on the steering column.
20. While you cannot control what life gives you, you can seek out guidance to steer you in the right direction.
21. Many German bosses all say those close to them have lost faith in the ability of Angela Merkel's government to steer Europe out of trouble.
22. The new government is seen as one that will steer the country in the right direction.
23. Some TVRs have power steering and conveniences such as central locking and powered windows.
24. Only about one woman in a thousand carries her bag on the left, and I tended to steer clear of them.
25. You row and I'll steer.
26. He took her arm and steered her towards the door.
27. He listened in silence as Niccolini rattled on, emphasizing his remarks with one hand and steering with the other.
28. In nearly all these issues the British steered a middle course.
29. It's impossible to steer a parked car.
30. There is no rudder as such, so the craft can be steered only when under power.
31. You are perfectly correct in trying to steer your mother towards increased independence.
32. He downshifted and turned the steering wheel.
33. an implement used to propel or steer a boat.
34. The book tries to steer you through the maze of alternative therapies.
35. Here, you let me steer!
36. When I was a kid, about six or seven, she would often let me steer the car along our driveway.
37. Drivers use a joystick of sorts to steer and throttle the vehicle, which can spin in place and accelerates rather quickly.
38. A steering committee has been formed. These people can make decisions in ten minutes which would usually take us months.
39. I think a lot of people, women in particular, steer clear of these sensitive issues.
40. Steer clear of taboo topics.
41. The steering and braking are exactly what you want from a sporty car.
42. He managed to steer the conversation away from his divorce.
43. They have to assess your level and steer you to the right class, beginner, intermediate.
44. What is it like to steer a ship this size?
45. America might sell more cars to the islands if they were made with the steering wheel on the right.
46. She steered the team to victory.
47. I had the steering wheel on full lock.
48. The ship steered into port.
49. You are perfectly correct in trying to steer your mother toward increased independence.
50. Politicians are often obliged to steer a course between incompatible interests.
51. The driver would steer onto the highway and move in normal fashion to a "transition" lane.
52. The skill is in steering a middle course between the two extremes.