What a director may do in beefy style? (5)
I believe the answer is:
steer
This clue might be a double definition.
'what a director may do' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
'beefy style?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both animals as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?
'in' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for steer that I've seen before include "Control movement" , "Drive; control" , "member of herd" , "cow!" , "Guide, direct" .)