veer
verbUK /vɪə/
US /vɪr/
To suddenly change direction.
The car veered to the left to avoid the puddle.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To change an opinion or course of action suddenly.
The debate veered away from the main topic.
3. To let out a rope or chain gradually.
The sailors veered the anchor line slowly.
4. A change of direction or course.
There was a sudden veer in the wind.