n. 25B6; verb
he steered the boat : GUIDE, direct, manoeuvre, drive, pilot, navigate; Nautical con, helm.
Luke steered her down the path : GUIDE, conduct, direct, lead, take, usher, shepherd, marshal, herd.
25A0; steer clear of KEEP AWAY FROM, keep one's distance from, keep at arm's length, give a wide berth to, avoid, avoid dealing with, have nothing to do with, shun, eschew.