1. the activity of tending and caring for sheep
2. the act of guiding or protecting a group of people

1. present participle of shepherd: to guide or direct in a particular direction
2. present participle of shepherd: to watch over and protect

Examples

• The shepherding of the flock required constant attention.
• She was responsible for shepherding the new employees through orientation.
• The teacher was shepherding her students through the museum.
• His shepherding skills helped keep the group together during the hike.
• The shepherding of sheep is an ancient profession.
• The coach was shepherding the team toward victory.
• Shepherding the children across the busy street took patience.