steering
- 01 B1 Intermediate
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.
Simple“The steering on my old car feels a bit loose when I turn corners.”
In context“Modern 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'.
Synonymsguidance systemcontrols - 02 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.
Simple“Steering a large ship through a narrow canal requires a lot of skill.”
In context“Steering 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.
Usage steering wheel