Vocabulary
Steer
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft), for example by turning a wheel or operating a rudder.
Urdu meaning
سمت اندازی کرنا، دکھانا، راستے پر لانا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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I TH a catastrophic war raging on the nation`s borders, it is imperative that the civilian and military leadership continue to consult each other and other stakeholders in order to steer Pakistan through these stormy waters.
Dawn Editorials —
Crisis meeting
— 2026-03-28
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Historically, American influence has rested not only on material power but also on its capacity to convene allies, bridge divides between developed and developing states, and steer multilateral outcomes.
Dawn Editorials —
An opportunity for states
— 2026-01-17
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Gen.Rahman, who is Army Chief of Staff and Deputy Martial Law Administrator, reaffirmed the non-party and non-political character of the Government and emphasised that its aim was to steer Bangladesh through free and fair elections...
Dawn Editorials —
Fifty years ago Pak-Turkey communique
— 2025-11-25
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Sensible foreign investors naturally steer clear.
Dawn Editorials —
Judges and arbitration
— 2025-11-18
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The armed forces tried to restore order, with the leaders of agitating students in touch with the military command to put in place a credible and competent caretaker administration and steer the nation towards democratic good governance.
Dawn Editorials —
Tide of discontent
— 2025-09-19
Synonyms
guide, direct, manoeuvre; navigate, pilot, drive, be in the driver’s seat of,
Curator example
“he steered the boat slowly towards the busy quay”
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