Steer (verb)

1. Direct the course of (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft) with a wheel or rudder.
2. Guide or influence the development or course of (something).

Origin:

Middle english: from an old english verb related to styran "direct, rule"; related to dutch sturen and german lenken.

Examples:

1. He was steering the car through the heavy traffic.
2. The skipper was trying to steer the ship through the storm.
3. The government was trying to steer the economy in the right direction.
4. The president was trying to steer the country away from war.
5. The chairman was trying to steer the company toward profitability.