steer · verb /stɪər/Full view
steer
B2 I or T to control the direction of a vehicle
Dictionary examples:

She carefully steered the car around the potholes.

This car is very easy to steer.

Learner example:

After an hour she could keep [her] balance but she still had problems steering, but that didn't matter. (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)

steer clear of sb/sth
C2 to avoid someone or something because they are unpleasant or dangerous
Dictionary examples:

Steer clear of Tony this morning - he's in a bad mood.

Her speech steered clear of controversial issues.

Learner example:

Eating health[il]y doesn't mean starving, eating plants or steering clear of meat. (International English Language Testing System; C1; Latvian)

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