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steer

intermediateB2

/stɪr/ · steer

To guide or control the direction of a vehicle or vessel.

Meanings

verbformal

To guide or control the direction of a vehicle or vessel.

کسی گاڑی یا جہاز کی سمت میں رہنمائی یا کنٹرول کرنا۔

گائیڈ کرنا

guide karna

Synonyms

guidedirectcontrolرہنمائی کرناہدایت دیناکنٹرول کرنا

Antonyms

followneglectignoreپیروی کرنانظرانداز کرناغفلت کرنا

Common Collocations

  • steer a car
  • steer the conversation
  • steer towards success

Example Sentences

He learned to steer the boat through the difficult waters.

اس نے مشکل پانیوں میں کشتی گائیڈ کرنے کا سیکھ لیا۔

Us ne mushkil paniyon mein kashti guide karne ka seekh liya.

Can you steer the discussion back on track?

کیا آپ بات چیت کو دوبارہ صحیح راستے پر لانے کا خیال رکھ سکتے ہیں؟

Kya aap baat cheet ko dobara sahi raste par lane ka khayal rakh sakte hain?

She was able to steer the team to victory.

وہ ٹیم کو فتح کی جانب رہنمائی کرنے میں کامیاب رہی۔

Woh team ko fatah ki jaanib rahnumai karne mein kamiyab rahi.

Easily Confused With

stir:While 'steer' refers to directing a vehicle, 'stir' means to mix a substance, usually a liquid.

Word Family

steering
nounاسٹیئرنگ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of steering a car at a high speed.

Picture a person confidently steering a boat in open water.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "styrian" — to guide or direct

First known use: before 12th century

The word has evolved from Old English to Middle English and is now commonly used in the context of guiding vehicles or directing efforts.