steer in WordNet English dictionary

1. castrated bull
   bullock  steer 
   
2. an indication of potential opportunity
   "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"
   tip  lead  steer  confidential information  wind  hint 
   

1. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
   steer  maneuver  manoeuver  manoeuvre  direct  point  head  guide  channelize  channelise 
   
2. be a guiding or motivating force or drive
   "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"
   guide  steer 
   
3. direct (oneself) somewhere
   "Steer clear of him"
   steer