This is the 630th most frequent Dutch word.
sturen
To send or to steer.
sturen is used here to indicate the action of 'sending' something to someone.
Ik zal je een bericht sturen.
I will send you a message.
sturen signifies 'steering' or 'navigating' here, contextually associated with controlling a vehicle.
De kapitein moet het schip sturen.
The captain must steer the ship.
sturen represents 'guiding' or 'directing' in this context, metaphorically shaping a situation or process.