an|steuern
Translation
to head for, to steer towards, to target, to aim for
Examples
Das Schiff wird den nächsten Hafen ansteuern.
The ship will head for the next harbour.
Wir müssen dieses Ziel direkt ansteuern.
We have to aim for this goal directly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to head for sth. The ship is heading for the harbour.
Similar Words
anfahren (to drive to), Kurs nehmen auf (to set a course for); Antonyms: vermeiden (to avoid)
Etymology
From 'an-' (towards) + 'steuern' (to steer). Literally 'to steer towards'.
Memory Tips
Imagine being at the 'Steuer' (steering wheel) and 'steering' (steuern) 'towards' (an) a destination.