steer1
v.
- guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, ship, etc.).
▸follow (a course) in a specified direction.
- direct or guide in a particular direction.
n.
- the type of steering of a vehicle.
- informal a piece of advice or information.
Phrase
- steer clear of
take care to avoid.
Derivative
- steerable adj.
- steerer n.
- steering n.
Etymology
OE stīeran, of Gmc origin.