take the helm

phrase

1

: to steer a boat or ship

The ship's captain took the helm.

2

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

She took the helm of the university.

Examples of take the helm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Drawing on its management reserves, Richemont has selected a Cartier veteran to take the helm of its elite handbag-maker Delvaux. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

David Legrand will take the helm of one of the district’s biggest schools, Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Willoughby said in a message to parents Monday. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026

Bakwa, who had scored ten goals in 64 league appearances for Strasbourg, failed to find the net for Forest, during a campaign that saw four different managers take the helm. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Noah Segal, long co-president of Elevation alongside May, will now take the helm as president of the indie distribution and production banner. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for take the helm

• elm
• realm
• overwhelm