Swerved: meaning, definitions and examples

vehicle movement

To swerve means to change direction suddenly, especially while driving a vehicle. It is often done to avoid an obstacle or to make a sharp turn. The action typically implies a quick and sometimes unexpected movement.

change course, divert, turn, veer

Examples of usage

• The car swerved to avoid a pedestrian.

• He swerved sharply to the left to dodge the oncoming truck.

• She swerved off the road to avoid hitting the deer.

• The cyclist swerved to miss the pothole.