Gegensteuern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gegensteuern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to counteract", "to take countermeasures" or "to intervene".

Essential properties of "gegensteuern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: gegensteuern
Simple past: steuerte gegen
Participle: gegengesteuert

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "gegensteuern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To counteract or correct a negative situation"

Definition: "To take measures to counteract or correct a negative situation."
Translation(s): to counteract, to take countermeasures, to intervene, to correct
Synonym(s): entgegenwirken, ausgleichen
Antonym(s): verstärken, verschlimmern
Related word(s): korrigieren, regulieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Regierung muss schnell gegensteuern, um die Krise zu bewältigen.The government must quickly take countermeasures to manage the crisis.
Wenn der Kurs fällt, sollten wir gegensteuern.If the course falls, we should intervene.
Er hat versucht, den Fehler zu gegensteuern.He tried to correct the error.

2.) "To counter-steer a vehicle"

Definition: "To adjust the direction of a vehicle to maintain control."
Translation(s): to counter-steer, to steer against
Synonym(s): lenken, steuern
Antonym(s): ignorieren, loslassen
Related word(s): fahren, lenken

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Fahrer musste stark gegensteuern, um auf der Straße zu bleiben.The driver had to counter-steer strongly to stay on the road.
Bei Glatteis ist es wichtig, richtig zu gegensteuern.On black ice, it is important to counter-steer correctly.
Er konnte den Wagen durch schnelles gegensteuern stabilisieren.He was able to stabilize the car by quickly counter-steering.

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