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(figuratively, intransitive, often followed by of) To avoid; to dodge; to sidestep.

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steer clear

Source Word

steer clear

figuratively followed by of intransitive often

(figuratively, intransitive, often followed by of) To avoid; to dodge; to sidestep.

Japanese Meaning

（比喩的に）避ける、回避する / 故意に近づかず、距離を置く / わざと関与しないようにする

Scientists advised hikers to steer clear of the unstable cliff after recent rockfalls.

科学者たちは最近の落石を受けて、ハイカーに不安定な崖に近づかないように注意した。

Sense（1）

(figuratively, intransitive, often followed by of) To avoid; to dodge; to sidestep.

I always told Sir John to steer clear of too much journalizing.

steers clear

（ present singular third-person ）

steering clear

（ participle present ）

steered clear

（ participle past ）

steered clear

（ past ）