"steers" in the noun sense
1. tip, lead, steer, confidential information, wind, hint
an indication of potential opportunity
"he got a tip on the stock market"
"a good lead for a job"
2. bullock, steer
castrated bull
"steers" in the verb sense
1. steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise
direct the course determine the direction of travelling
2. steer
direct (oneself) somewhere
"Steer clear of him"
3. guide, steer
be a guiding or motivating force or drive
"The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"
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