Usage Note
lossteuern (auf etwas) means to make purposefully for a destination, steering oneself towards it: auf den Ausgang lossteuern (head straight for the exit). The los- prefix suggests determined, immediate movement; it is used for people, vehicles and ships.
Examples
"Sobald die Türen öffneten, steuerten die Fahrgäste auf die freien Sitzplätze los."
Natural Translation
As soon as the doors opened, the passengers made straight for the empty seats.
Literal Translation
As soon as the doors opened, the passengers steered towards the free seats off.
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