verb
to suddenly move in a different direction
The car veered into the next lane.
Common phrases & grammar
veer off the road · veer sharply
American English
How to pronounce veering
verbB2
VEErihng
/ˈvi.ɹɪŋ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: veer
to suddenly move in a different direction
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
verbless common
to suddenly change from one subject, plan, or course to another
The conversation veered into politics.
Common phrases & grammar
veer off course · veer into politics