This is the 14555th most frequent German word.
lenken
"Lenken" means "to steer, guide, or direct."
In this sentence, "lenken" is used in the sense of steering or directing a vehicle, referring to the physical act of operating a car.
Er lenkt das Auto sicher durch den dichten Verkehr.
He steers the car safely through the heavy traffic.
Here, "lenken" is used in a metaphorical sense, meaning to guide or influence something such as public opinion.
Die Regierung versucht, die öffentliche Meinung zu lenken.
The government attempts to influence public opinion.
In this case, "lenken" illustrates a figurative use, describing how someone's disposition or characteristics guide their actions.