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)