steering (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈstɪərɪŋ/
Definition
The action of guiding or controlling the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft.
Examples
The boat's steering was difficult in the strong currents.
He learned to drive by practicing steering in an empty parking lot.
The pilot made a slight adjustment to the steering to correct their course.
How to Use steering
- steer clear of (phrasal verb)
- To avoid someone or something. — "You should steer clear of that neighborhood at night."
- steer towards (prepositional phrase)
- To guide or influence someone or something in a particular direction or towards a particular outcome. — "The manager tried to steer the conversation towards a resolution."
- steer away from (prepositional phrase)
- To guide or influence someone or something so that they do not go in a particular direction or approach a particular thing. — "The parents tried to steer their children away from bad influences."
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