Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun steering

3 senses of steering

Sense 1
guidance, steering -- (the act of guiding or showing the way)
       => management, direction -- (the act of managing something; "he was given overall management of the program"; "is the direction of the economy a function of government?")

Sense 2
steering, guidance, direction -- (the act of setting and holding a course; "a new council was installed under the direction of the king")
       => control -- (the activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable")

Sense 3
steering, steerage -- (the act of steering a ship)
       => control -- (the activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb steer

3 senses of steer

Sense 1
steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise -- (direct the course; determine the direction of travelling)
       => control, command -- (exercise authoritative control or power over; "control the budget"; "Command the military forces")

Sense 2
steer -- (direct (oneself) somewhere; "Steer clear of him")
       => control, command -- (exercise authoritative control or power over; "control the budget"; "Command the military forces")

Sense 3
guide, steer -- (be a guiding or motivating force or drive; "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses")
       => direct -- (be in charge of)