steering
n. · v.-
1 vehicle control system (n.) B1 Intermediatethe equipment in a vehicle, like a car or boat, that you use to control its direction.
the mechanism or system of components used to control the direction of a vehicle or vessel. Uncountable in this mechanical sense.
ExampleThe steering on my old car feels a bit loose when I turn corners.
ExampleModern power steering systems use hydraulic or electric actuators to reduce the physical effort required by the driver to turn the wheels.
UsageOften used as a compound noun, such as 'steering wheel' or 'steering column'.
- guidance system
- controls
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2 guiding or directing (v.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe act of controlling the direction of a vehicle or a project.
the present participle or gerund of 'steer', referring to the act of directing a vehicle or managing the course of an organisation.
ExampleSteering a large ship through a narrow canal requires a lot of skill.
ExampleSteering the company through the financial crisis required the CEO to make several difficult decisions regarding staff reductions.
UsageAs a gerund, it can function as the subject or object of a sentence.