veering

• Substantivo que designa o ato de desviar-se ou mudar de direção de forma súbita; também pode indicar uma mudança de rumo ou de opinião.

A noun referring to the act of turning aside suddenly or changing direction abruptly.

1. Sudden change in directionB2formal

   The act of turning aside or changing direction abruptly, often used in navigation or movement.

   Mudança súbita de direção

   • The veering of the ship to the left avoided the iceberg.
   • The driver's sudden veering caused the car to skid.
   • The wind's veering made the sailing race more challenging.

   Sinônimosdeflectiondeviationdivergencesheershiftslewswerveturnyaw

• Verbo usado para indicar uma mudança súbita de direção, rumo ou opinião.

A verb used to indicate a sudden change in direction, course, or opinion.

1. Change direction suddenlyB2formal

   To turn or change direction abruptly, especially while moving.

   Mudar de direção abruptamente

   • The car veered sharply to avoid hitting the deer.
   • The wind veered to the north, bringing colder air.
   • The conversation veered off into a completely different topic.

   Sinônimosdeviatedivergesheerswerveswingturnwheel

   Antônimoscontinuestraighten

2. Shift clockwiseC1formal

   In meteorology or navigation, to shift direction in a clockwise manner.

   Virar no sentido horário

   • The wind is expected to veer from southwest to west.
   • The captain noted the wind veering as the storm approached.
   • In the northern hemisphere, winds often veer with the passage of a front.

   Sinônimosclockhaul

   Antônimosback