steer
Translation
to steer, to guide, to direct
Examples
He steered the car into the garage.
He steered the car into the garage.
She steered the conversation away from politics.
She steered the conversation away from politics.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((<adverb/prepositional phrase>)) to control the direction of a vehicle He steered the car into the garage.
((sb./sth.)) ((towards/away from sth.)) to guide someone or something in a particular direction She steered the conversation away from politics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: guide, direct, navigate, conduct
Etymology
From Old English 'stieran' (to guide, govern), related to 'stern' (back of a boat).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'steering' wheel in a car, which directs it.