What does the cryptic crossword clue "Steer it awkwardly in Italian city (7)" mean?

The definition is "Italian city". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of STEER + IT = TRIESTE; definition: "Italian city" The answer is TRIESTE.

Steer it awkwardly in Italian city (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17325 | 27 Across | 2024-03-29 flower