steering
word · lemma: steer
/ˈstɪɹɪŋ/
STEER-ing
/stˈiəɹɪŋ/
STEER-ing
Definition
'Steering' is the action or system used to control the direction of a vehicle. It can also refer more generally to guiding or directing the course of something.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in talking about vehicles ('steering wheel,' 'power steering'), but also used figuratively ('steering a project'). Rarely used as a standalone noun outside technical or driving contexts.
Spanish: dirección (vehículo) - manejo (control de dirección)Portuguese (BR): direção (veículo) - comando (direção)Portuguese (PT): direcção (veículo) - manobra (controlo de direcção)Chinese (Simplified): 转向 (车辆) - 操控 (引导)Chinese (Traditional): 轉向 (車輛) - 操控 (引導)Hindi: स्टीयरिंग (गाड़ी की दिशा) - दिशा-नियंत्रणArabic: توجيه (للمركبة) - قيادة (التحكم بالاتجاه)Bengali: স্টিয়ারিং - পরিচালনা (দিকনির্দেশনা)Russian: рулевое управление - руководство (перен.)Japanese: ステアリング - 操縦（比喩的）Vietnamese: hệ thống lái - chỉ đạo (nghĩa bóng)Korean: 조향 - 주도(비유적)Turkish: direksiyon - yönetim (mecazi)Urdu: اسٹیئرنگ - رہنمائی (مجازی)Indonesian: kemudi - pengarahan (kiasan)
Example Sentences
The steering is very smooth in this new car.
basic
Turn the steering wheel to the left.
basic
He had trouble with the steering on his bike.
basic
The old truck's steering feels loose and hard to control.
natural
She joined the steering committee for the new project.
natural
With better steering, you can avoid obstacles more easily.
natural