softlysteer
verbUK /ˈsɒftliˌstɪə/
US /ˈsɔːftliˌstɪr/
To gently guide something in a soft and careful way.
She softlysteered the little boat back to the shore.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To influence someone in a kind and quiet way.
He softlysteered his friend toward a better choice.
3. To move something slowly and smoothly into place.
They softlysteered the cart into the corner.
4. To calm and direct a situation without force.
The teacher softlysteered the class back to the lesson.