Meaning of the word "veer away from" in English

What does "veer away from" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

veer away from

US /vɪər əˈweɪ frʌm/
UK /vɪər əˈweɪ frɒm/

Phrasal Verb

to change direction or turn sharply away from something

Example:
The car suddenly veered away from the oncoming truck.
The conversation veered away from politics to more personal topics.