veer
- To change direction suddenly or to deviate from a course. verbThe car veered off the road to avoid hitting a deer.The conversation veered away from the original topic.
- To shift or change in a different direction or course. verbThe wind veered to the north, bringing cooler temperatures.His opinions veered over time as he gained more experience.
- A change in direction. nounThere was a sudden veer in the path of the storm.The veer in the road caught the driver by surprise.