VEER


Meaning of VEER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ vɪə(r) ]

( veers, veering, veered)

1.

If something veers in a certain direction, it suddenly moves in that direction.

The plane veered off the runway and careered through the perimeter fence...

= swerve

VERB : V prep / adv

2.

If someone or something veers in a certain direction, they change their position or direction in a particular situation.

He is unlikely to veer from his boss’s strongly held views...

VERB : V prep / adv

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