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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Stern is slated to step down from his role at Ford and take the helm of Peloton on Jan. 1.
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Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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
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Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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
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“Take the helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20helm. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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