steer

1 to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front <the man in the train station was able to steer us in the right direction> Synonyms conduct, direct, guide, marshal (also marshall), pilot, route, show, lead, usherRelated Words precede; accompany, attend, chaperone (or chaperon), convoy, escort, see; control, manageNear Antonyms dog, hound, shadow, tail, tailgateAntonyms follow, trail

2 to operate or control the course of <first needed to learn how to steer her personal watercraft before going out on the crowded lake> Synonyms conn (also con), helm, pilot, navigateRelated Words commandeer, hijack (also highjack)