Word
steering
Phoneticssteer·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈstɪɹɪŋ/
UK/stˈiəɹɪŋ/
Definitions
01vehicle control system
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the equipment in a vehicle, like a car or boat, that you use to control its direction.
n. the mechanism or system of components used to control the direction of a vehicle or vessel. Uncountable in this mechanical sense.
“The steering on my old car feels a bit loose when I turn corners.”
“Modern power steering systems use hydraulic or electric actuators to reduce the physical effort required by the driver to turn the wheels.”
Usage
Often used as a compound noun, such as 'steering wheel' or 'steering column'.
Synonyms
02guiding or directing
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. the act of controlling the direction of a vehicle or a project.
v. the present participle or gerund of 'steer', referring to the act of directing a vehicle or managing the course of an organisation.
“Steering a large ship through a narrow canal requires a lot of skill.”
“Steering the company through the financial crisis required the CEO to make several difficult decisions regarding staff reductions.”
Usage
As a gerund, it can function as the subject or object of a sentence.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “steering” in context.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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