At the helm

prepositional phrase

In charge, controlling or leading something.

With the new CEO at the helm, the company quickly turned its fortunes around.
Visual representation of "at the helm" - In charge, controlling or leading something

Often appears as...

  • captain at the helm
  • at the helm of a company

Usage tips

Idiomatic

prepositional phrase

Literally, steering a ship or a vehicle.

The sailor was at the helm, guiding the ship through the storm.
Visual representation of "at the helm" - Literally, steering a ship or a vehicle

Often appears as...

  • sailor at the helm
  • at the helm of a ship

Usage tips

Technical

prepositional phrase

In charge, controlling or leading something.

With the new CEO at the helm, the company quickly turned its fortunes around.
Visual representation of "at the helm" - In charge, controlling or leading something

Often appears as...

  • captain at the helm
  • at the helm of a company

Usage tips

Idiomatic

prepositional phrase

Literally, steering a ship or a vehicle.

The sailor was at the helm, guiding the ship through the storm.
Visual representation of "at the helm" - Literally, steering a ship or a vehicle

Often appears as...

  • sailor at the helm
  • at the helm of a ship

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "at the helm"
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Leadership Metaphor

Used metaphorically to describe being in a leadership position, often in business or government.

Illustration for Leadership Metaphor
She's been at the helm of the organization for years, leading it to success.
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Change of Direction

Implies that the person in charge can change how an organization or situation develops.

Illustration for Change of Direction
The team was struggling until a new coach took the helm.
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Responsibility Weight

Signifies the responsibility and accountability of the person leading.

Illustration for Responsibility Weight
The pressure was on him at the helm of the groundbreaking project.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Leadership Metaphor

Used metaphorically to describe being in a leadership position, often in business or government.

Illustration for Leadership Metaphor
She's been at the helm of the organization for years, leading it to success.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Change of Direction

Implies that the person in charge can change how an organization or situation develops.

Illustration for Change of Direction
The team was struggling until a new coach took the helm.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Responsibility Weight

Signifies the responsibility and accountability of the person leading.

Illustration for Responsibility Weight
The pressure was on him at the helm of the groundbreaking project.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Leadership Metaphor

Used metaphorically to describe being in a leadership position, often in business or government.

Illustration for Leadership Metaphor
She's been at the helm of the organization for years, leading it to success.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Change of Direction

Implies that the person in charge can change how an organization or situation develops.

Illustration for Change of Direction
The team was struggling until a new coach took the helm.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Responsibility Weight

Signifies the responsibility and accountability of the person leading.

Illustration for Responsibility Weight
The pressure was on him at the helm of the groundbreaking project.
Visual representation of the word "At the helm"

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