steering Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of guiding or showing the way
   guidance.
   
2. noun the act of setting and holding a course
   guidance; direction.
   
   • a new council was installed under the direction of the king
3. noun the act of steering a ship
   steerage.
   
4. verb direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
   maneuver; head; point; direct; guide; channelise; manoeuvre; channelize; manoeuver; steer.
   
5. verb direct (oneself) somewhere
   steer.
   
   • Steer clear of him
6. verb be a guiding or motivating force or drive
   guide; steer.
   
   • The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses

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