Definition of Steering

Noun: steering steer-ing

The act of guiding or showing the way
- guidance
The act of setting and holding a course
"a new council was installed under the steering of the king";
- guidance, direction
The act of steering a ship
- steerage

Verb: steer steer

Determine the direction of travelling
- maneuver [US], manoeuver [non-standard], manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn], direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise [Brit]
Direct (oneself) somewhere
"Steer clear of him"
Be a guiding or motivating force or drive
"The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses";
- guide