Steered: meaning, definitions and examples

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steered

 

[ stษชrd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dirigido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคšเคพเคฒเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gelenkt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipandu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะตั€ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sterowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ“็ธฆใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dirigรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dirigido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรถnlendirilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์ข…๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุฌู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™รญzenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ riadenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ•ๅฏผ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ usmerjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรฝrt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัา›ะฐั€ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ idarษ™ olunmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.