transcription, транскрипция: [ ɜ:(r) ]
( errs, erring, erred)
1.
If you err , you make a mistake. ( FORMAL, OLD-FASHIONED )
It criticises the main contractor for seriously erring in its original estimates...
If you make a threat be sure to carry it out if he errs again.
VERB : V in n , V
2.
If you err on the side of caution, for example, you decide to act in a cautious way, rather than take risks.
They may be wise to err on the side of caution...
He probably erred on the conservative rather than the generous side.
PHRASE : V inflects