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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By contrast, should Republicans win a majority on Election Day, Sen. Tim Scott (R—SC) — who views the industry much more favorably — is in line to take the helm of the panel. —

Brady Dale, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for take the helm

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