veer

[vɪər]

veer Definition

• 1. to change direction suddenly
• 2. to 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

Synonyms for veer

• swerve
• deviate
• diverge
• turn
• shift

Antonyms for veer

• straighten
• continue
• proceed

Idioms Using veer

• veer off the beaten path

  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.

• veer on the side of caution

  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.

• veer into dangerous territory

  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

• veer off

  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.

• veer from the truth

  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.