Steered: meaning, definitions and examples
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steered
[ stษชrd ]
directing a vehicle
To steer means to guide or control the direction of a vehicle, such as a car, ship, or bicycle, by means of a steering mechanism. This action allows the operator to maneuver the vehicle along a desired path.
Synonyms
control, direct, guide, navigate
Examples of usage
- She steered the car carefully around the sharp bend.
- He steered the boat out into the open water.
- The cyclist steered away from the pothole.
- They steered the conversation toward more personal topics.
Translations
Translations of the word "steered" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dirigido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคเคพเคฒเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช gelenkt
๐ฎ๐ฉ dipandu
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะตัะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ sterowany
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ็ธฆใใใ
๐ซ๐ท dirigรฉ
๐ช๐ธ dirigido
๐น๐ท yรถnlendirilmiล
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฐ์ข ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฌู
๐จ๐ฟ ลรญzenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ riadenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅผๅฏผ็
๐ธ๐ฎ usmerjen
๐ฎ๐ธ stรฝrt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐัาะฐััะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ idarษ olunmuล
๐ฒ๐ฝ dirigido
Etymology
The word 'steer' traces its origins back to the Old English word 'styran', which meant to 'govern' or 'control'. This root is associated with the Proto-Germanic '*sturanฤ ', which conveys the sense of controlling or guiding. Historically, the term was linked to the steering of boats and ships, highlighting the nautical significance it carried. Over the centuries, 'steering' evolved to encompass the broader concept of directing various modes of transport, including vehicles and bicycles. The transformation of the word reflects advancements in transportation technology and societal changes, making it a versatile term used in a variety of contexts today.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #14,776, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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