steer (EN)

verb, noun

verb “steer”

1. to control the direction of a vehicle, ship, or aircraft
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   Sitting behind the wheel for the first time, she carefully steered the car through the quiet neighborhood streets.
2. to guide someone towards a particular goal or course
   His coach helped steer him towards becoming a professional athlete by providing excellent training and support.
3. to direct (a conversation or discussion) in a particular direction
   During the meeting, she skillfully steered the conversation back to the main agenda.
4. to direct a group of animals
   The ranchers worked together to steer the herd of cattle across the river.

noun “steer”

1. a male cow that has been castrated and is raised for beef
   The farmer had a herd of steers grazing in the field.
2. (UK, informal) a suggestion or piece of advice
   She gave me a useful steer on where to find the best local restaurants.