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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Some have speculated that Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget known for his role drafting the conservative Project 2025 agenda, could soon take the helm of DOGE.
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Nik Popli, Time, 29 May 2025
Wood, a former U.S. Army All-American and safety for Ohio State, will take the helm of FreeGame’s football division.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 9 May 2025
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.
—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
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Nik Popli, Time, 29 May 2025
Wood, a former U.S. Army All-American and safety for Ohio State, will take the helm of FreeGame’s football division.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 9 May 2025
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.
—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
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“Take the helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20helm. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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