This is the 1578th most frequent Swedish word.
styra
"Styra" means "to steer," "to control," or "to govern" in English.
The word 'styra' means 'steer' or 'control' and is used here in the context of driving a vehicle.
Jag kan styra bilen enkelt på vägarna.
I can steer the car easily on the roads.
In this case, 'styra' takes the meaning of 'guide' or 'lead', applied metaphorically to directing the course of a project.
Hon försöker styra projektet mot en framgångsrik avslutning.
She tries to guide the project towards a successful conclusion.
Here, 'styra' is used for 'govern' or 'manage', indicating the administration's role in guiding the nation.