steered
word · lemma: steer
Definition
Past tense of 'steer'; to have guided or directed the course of a vehicle, person, or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for vehicles (cars, boats), but can be used figuratively for guidance in situations or discussions ('steered the conversation'). Formal and neutral; do not confuse with 'stirred'. Often followed by a direction or object ('steered the boat left').
Spanish: dirigió - condujo - guióPortuguese (BR): guiou - dirigiu - conduziuPortuguese (PT): guiou - dirigiu - conduziuChinese (Simplified): 驾驶 - 引导 - 指引Chinese (Traditional): 駕駛 - 引導 - 指引Hindi: चालित किया - मार्गदर्शन कियाArabic: قاد - وجّه
Example Sentences
She steered the car around the corner.
basic
He steered the boat across the lake.
basic
The teacher steered the students toward a solution.
basic
She smoothly steered us away from an argument at dinner.
natural
As a captain, he steered through many storms.
natural
She steered her career in a new direction last year.
natural