Synonyms of steer

Antonyms of steer

Collocations of steer

steer clear
Frequency: 80 %

It's best to steer clear of that neighborhood at night.

steer the ship
Frequency: 70 %

He was able to steer the ship safely into harbor.

steer the conversation
Frequency: 65 %

She tried to steer the conversation towards a more positive topic.

steer the wheel
Frequency: 50 %

She carefully steered the wheel to avoid the pothole.

steer a course
Frequency: 45 %

The captain had to steer a course around the storm.

Idiomatic Expressions for steer

  • Phrase: steer someone in the right direction
    Meaning: to give someone guidance or advice to help them make a decision
    Usage: I steered my friend in the right direction when she was trying to choose a college to attend.