take the helm
idiom
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.
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The company has tapped former CEO Stephen Hemsley to replace Witty, becoming the latest company to turn to an experienced executive to take the helm, in the hopes of quelling investor concerns amid economic uncertainty.
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Sneha S.k, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Steiner, who is expected to leave FedEx's board before joining USPS, is now preparing to take the helm of a beleaguered government agency that millions around the U.S. rely on for sending and receiving medication, payments, ballots and other mail.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 9 May 2025
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, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
If confirmed, Oz would take the helm of a $1.5 trillion agency.
—The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
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Sneha S.k, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Steiner, who is expected to leave FedEx's board before joining USPS, is now preparing to take the helm of a beleaguered government agency that millions around the U.S. rely on for sending and receiving medication, payments, ballots and other mail.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 9 May 2025
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, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
If confirmed, Oz would take the helm of a $1.5 trillion agency.
—The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for take the helm
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“Take the helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20helm. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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