Usage Note
Zusteuern (auf + accusative) means to head directly towards a destination or target, often implying a purposeful course. Used for vehicles, ships, and people: auf den Hafen zusteuern (to head towards the harbour). Separable: steuert … zu.
Examples
"Das Schiff steuerte direkt auf die Hafeneinfahrt zu."
Natural Translation
The ship headed directly towards the harbour entrance.
Literal Translation
The ship steered directly towards the harbour entrance.
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