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steer in Dutch

steer in Dutch is os, besturen, drijven — steer means to control the direction of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft, typically using a wheel, rudder, or handlebars.

steer in Dutch

os
noun
The castrated male of cattle, especially one raised for beef production.
besturen
verb
drijven
verb
(transitive) To direct a group of animals.
begeleiden
verb
(transitive) To maneuver or manipulate a person or group into a place or course of action.
leiden
verb
(transitive) To maneuver or manipulate a person or group into a place or course of action.

What does "steer" mean?

  1. verb To control the direction of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft, typically using a wheel, rudder, or handlebars.
    "She steered the boat carefully into the narrow harbour."
  2. verb To guide or push a person, group, or conversation toward a particular outcome or direction.
    "The chairman steered the meeting away from a heated argument."
  3. noun A castrated male of cattle, raised mainly for beef.
    "The ranch kept a herd of steers for market."
  4. noun A tip or recommendation about which way to act.
    "Can you give me a steer on which supplier to use?"

steer in a sentence

  • She steered the boat carefully into the narrow harbour.
  • He steered the car onto the motorway slip road.
  • The chairman steered the meeting away from a heated argument.
  • She tried to steer her son toward a more practical career choice.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "steer" in Dutch?

"steer" in Dutch is os, besturen, drijven. steer means: To control the direction of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft, typically using a wheel, rudder, or handlebars.

How do you use "steer" in a sentence?

Example: "She steered the boat carefully into the narrow harbour." In Dutch, "steer" is os, besturen, drijven.

Are there other ways to say "steer" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "steer": os, besturen, drijven, begeleiden, leiden.

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