The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms - steer v.

1) guide, pilot, conduct, direct; manage, control, channel: Steer the boat closer to the pier. David has steered the company to greater profits than ever before. 2) steer clear of. avoid, dodge, keep away from, shun, circumvent, give (something or someone) a wide berth: You'd best steer clear of Melissa when she's angry. --n. 3) Usually, bum steer. (bad or poor) tip or suggestion or hint; (bad or poor) guidance or advice or information: He avoids me because I once gave him a bum steer on a horse.