steady

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈstɛdi/

Verb

figuratively sometimes transitive intransitive

(transitive, sometimes figuratively) To stabilize; to prevent from shaking. / (intransitive) To become stable.

Japanese Meaning

（他動詞）安定させる、振動や揺れを防ぐ / （自動詞）安定する、落ち着く

Steady the ladder before you climb it.

登る前にはしごを安定させてください。

Sense（1）

(transitive, sometimes figuratively) To stabilize; to prevent from shaking.

I took a drink to steady my nerves.

Sense（2）

(intransitive) To become stable.

The ship steadied in the air. Another spray of ballast came, heavier than the last.

steadies

（ present singular third-person ）

steadying

（ participle present ）

steadied

（ participle past ）

steadied

（ past ）