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.

Examples of take the helm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Those events have toppled Paris from its throne as Europe’s biggest stock market, paving the way for London to take the helm on Monday for the first time in nearly two years. —

Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 17 June 2024 The series premiered in 2018 as a means of following Zoey, who fans first met on black-ish, through her college career, and saw Junior take the helm in season 5 after Zoey graduated. —

Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024 In 2022, Nicola Coughlan — who will take the helm of the series this season, alongside Luke Netwon — and Regé-Jean Page attended, along with Dynevor and Ashley. —

Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024 Then Boston beckoned, with the chance to take the helm of one of the oldest and most prestigious orchestras in the United States. —

Tim Page, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take the helm

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