take the helm

idiom

: to steer a boat or ship

The ship's captain took the helm.

: to take a position of full control or authority in an organization

She took the helm of the university.

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Ariana Grande will take the helm for the second time as a host for the season's third episode on Oct. 12. —

Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024 Elliott Hill will take the helm at Nike on Oct. 14. —

CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024 The winner will take the helm of the world’s fourth-largest economy at a time of rising living costs, exacerbated by the weak yen and high inflation, as Japan faces growing security challenges in the region and friction with neighbors including China. —

Helen Regan, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024 Director Andrew Stanton, a key figure in the creation of the Toy Story universe, will take the helm and said at D23 that the latest installment will tackle contemporary issues, particularly the impact of technology on childhood play. —

Maddie Garfinkle, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take the helm

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