veer

[vɪər]

veer Definition

  • 1to change direction suddenly
  • 2to shift or change course or direction

Using veer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "veer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The car veered off the road and crashed into a tree.

  • Example

    The conversation veered from politics to sports.

  • Example

    The ship veered off course due to the storm.

  • Example

    The company decided to veer away from traditional marketing strategies.

veer Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using veer

  • to take a different or unconventional approach or route

    Example

    Instead of following the usual tourist spots, we decided to veer off the beaten path and explore the local neighborhoods.

  • to be cautious or careful in making decisions

    Example

    The company decided to veer on the side of caution and delay the product launch until all safety tests were completed.

  • to enter a situation that is risky or potentially harmful

    Example

    The journalist's investigation veered into dangerous territory when she uncovered evidence of corruption within the government.

Phrases with veer

  • to suddenly change direction or course

    Example

    The plane veered off course due to bad weather.

  • veer towards

    to move in the direction of something

    Example

    The conversation veered towards the topic of climate change.

  • to deviate from the truth or facts

    Example

    The politician veered from the truth during the debate.

Origins of veer

from Middle French 'virer', meaning 'to turn'

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Summary: veer in Brief

The verb 'veer' [vɪər] means to suddenly change direction or shift course. It can refer to physical movement, as in 'The car veered off the road and crashed into a tree,' or to a change in conversation or strategy, as in 'The conversation veered from politics to sports.' 'Veer' is often used in phrases like 'veer off' and 'veer towards,' and idioms like 'veer on the side of caution,' which means to be cautious or careful in making decisions.

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