steer

Noun

• castrated bull

• an indication of potential opportunity
  • he got a tip on the stock market
    
  • a good lead for a job
    

Verb

• be a guiding or motivating force or drive
  • The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses
    

• direct (oneself) somewhere
  • Steer clear of him
    

• direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  bullock , tip , lead , confidential information , wind , hint , guide