definition of
steer

[1] #1 steer v. [maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise] direct the course; determine the direction of travelling. wn

[2] #2 steer v. direct (oneself) somewhere; "Steer clear of him". wn

[3] #3 steer v. [guide] be a guiding or motivating force or drive; "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses". wn

[4] #4 steer n. [tip, lead, confidential information, wind, hint] an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job". wn

[5] #5 steer n. [bullock] castrated bull. wn