Helm
noun
Steering device for a vessel or vehicle.
He took the helm of the ship.
Often appears as...
- take the helm
- at the helm
noun
Position of leadership or control.
He took the helm of the company after his father.
Often appears as...
- at the helm
- take the helm
noun
A medieval protective covering for the head, usually made of metal.
Knights wore a helm for protection.
Often appears as...
- knight's helm
- iron helm
Usage tips
Historical
noun
Steering device for a vessel or vehicle.
He took the helm of the ship.
Often appears as...
- take the helm
- at the helm
noun
Position of leadership or control.
He took the helm of the company after his father.
Often appears as...
- at the helm
- take the helm
noun
A medieval protective covering for the head, usually made of metal.
Knights wore a helm for protection.
Often appears as...
- knight's helm
- iron helm
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Context
Use 'helm' when referring to the act of controlling a boat, ship, or similar vessel.
As the storm approached, the captain shouted, 'To the helm!'
Pro Tip 2/3Taking Charge
'Taking the helm' suggests actively stepping into a control or leadership role, often with confidence.
She eagerly took the helm during the sailing race.
Pro Tip 3/3Literally at the Wheel
'At the helm' literally means in the position where one steers, but can also mean being in charge.
With no one at the helm, the boat drifted aimlessly.
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Context
Use 'helm' when referring to the act of controlling a boat, ship, or similar vessel.
As the storm approached, the captain shouted, 'To the helm!'
Pro Tip 2/3Taking Charge
'Taking the helm' suggests actively stepping into a control or leadership role, often with confidence.
She eagerly took the helm during the sailing race.
Pro Tip 3/3Literally at the Wheel
'At the helm' literally means in the position where one steers, but can also mean being in charge.
With no one at the helm, the boat drifted aimlessly.
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Context
Use 'helm' when referring to the act of controlling a boat, ship, or similar vessel.
As the storm approached, the captain shouted, 'To the helm!'
Pro Tip 2/3Taking Charge
'Taking the helm' suggests actively stepping into a control or leadership role, often with confidence.
She eagerly took the helm during the sailing race.
Pro Tip 3/3Literally at the Wheel
'At the helm' literally means in the position where one steers, but can also mean being in charge.
With no one at the helm, the boat drifted aimlessly.
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The power of introverts...
out to have a special power all its own because people could feel that these leaders were at the helm not because they enjoyed directing others and not out of the pleasure of being looked at they were there because they had no choice because they were driven to do what they thought was right now I think at this point it's important for me to say that I actually love extroverts I
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The power of introverts...
because people could feel that these leaders were at the helm not because they enjoyed directing others and not out of the pleasure of being looked at; they were there because they had no choice, because they were driven to do what they thought was right. Now I think at this point it's important for me to say that I actually love extroverts.
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Want to truly succeed?...
that our companies and organizations rarely have leadership teams that represent the communities they serve. That makes them less effective in their work, less innovative and less profitable too. We need more women steering the ship, more people of color at the helm, more folks with disabilities in charge, more immigrants setting the tone,
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Why Entrepreneurship...
and building their own farm machinery with the help of local blacksmiths. They also started selling their rice online. And while tech helped this village steward their land, it was really people, not tech, at the helm of decision-making.
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Hope for the Congo PIPE ...
Helms ideas that have been passed down a decade over a decade I don't believe that's true I've seen and met people doing extraordinary things I've seen people who are mending the fabric of their lives and their their families
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Welcome to Earth PIPE...
we think we know our planet white water kayaking but there's still a secret world to be discovered if you go to the right place with the right guide you just might find a portal into it and we need to helm it because the
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Designing the New Cosmos...
image in my head cuz I know what the universe looks like so I'm there at the helm of the ship and I see star clusters Dallas is colliding and I'm there and the more I'm there the more you are there that's the goal
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Welcome to Earth PIPE...
we think we know our planet but there's still a secret world to be discovered if you go to the right place with the right guide you just might find a portal into it and we need to helm it because the
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Halla Tomasdottir: A...
men were at the helm of the game of the financial sector, and that kind of lack of diversity and sameness leads to disastrous problems. So we decided, a bit fed-up with this world
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Stephen Burt: Why people...
Green and gloomy eyes In dark forms of the grass Run away. The good stars, Pale helms and spiky spurs, Run away. Fears of my bed, Fears of life and fears of death, Run away.
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The power of introverts...
out to have a special power all its own because people could feel that these leaders were at the helm not because they enjoyed directing others and not out of the pleasure of being looked at they were there because they had no choice because they were driven to do what they thought was right now I think at this point it's important for me to say that I actually love extroverts I
Video examples
The power of introverts...
because people could feel that these leaders were at the helm not because they enjoyed directing others and not out of the pleasure of being looked at; they were there because they had no choice, because they were driven to do what they thought was right. Now I think at this point it's important for me to say that I actually love extroverts.
Video examples
Want to truly succeed?...
that our companies and organizations rarely have leadership teams that represent the communities they serve. That makes them less effective in their work, less innovative and less profitable too. We need more women steering the ship, more people of color at the helm, more folks with disabilities in charge, more immigrants setting the tone,
Video examples
Why Entrepreneurship...
and building their own farm machinery with the help of local blacksmiths. They also started selling their rice online. And while tech helped this village steward their land, it was really people, not tech, at the helm of decision-making.
Video examples
Hope for the Congo PIPE ...
Helms ideas that have been passed down a decade over a decade I don't believe that's true I've seen and met people doing extraordinary things I've seen people who are mending the fabric of their lives and their their families
Video examples
Welcome to Earth PIPE...
we think we know our planet white water kayaking but there's still a secret world to be discovered if you go to the right place with the right guide you just might find a portal into it and we need to helm it because the
Video examples
Designing the New Cosmos...
image in my head cuz I know what the universe looks like so I'm there at the helm of the ship and I see star clusters Dallas is colliding and I'm there and the more I'm there the more you are there that's the goal
Video examples
Welcome to Earth PIPE...
we think we know our planet but there's still a secret world to be discovered if you go to the right place with the right guide you just might find a portal into it and we need to helm it because the
Video examples
Halla Tomasdottir: A...
men were at the helm of the game of the financial sector, and that kind of lack of diversity and sameness leads to disastrous problems. So we decided, a bit fed-up with this world
Video examples
Stephen Burt: Why people...
Green and gloomy eyes In dark forms of the grass Run away. The good stars, Pale helms and spiky spurs, Run away. Fears of my bed, Fears of life and fears of death, Run away.
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Fethullah Gulen
Turkish Activist
Even if, at the helm of the country there are people who would like to replace me and suppress me and oppress me at the level of blood-sucking vampires, then I do not want to remove them with anti-democratic means. This is my attitude toward any and even the idea of the consideration of a military coup.
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Jane Green
English Author
I have a theory that you can tell what the head of a company is like by the people who work there. I knew a publishing house that was run on fear and paranoia, and I felt sorry for everyone who worked there. Needless to say, the person at the helm was not known for kindness, warmth, or grace.
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Mohanlal
Indian Actor
If you ask me whether I can direct, I can. In fact, I have shot several songs, scenes and stunts. When certain directors of my movies were not able to be there for some reason and had asked me to help out, I have directed. But to helm an entire movie is a different art altogether.
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Walter Isaacson
American Writer
We have to compete in a universe of 200 networks, so we have to carve out our own niche, and to me, that niche is just basic shoe-leather journalism with some good journalists at the helm you can trust as presenters.
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Whitney Wolfe Herd
American Businesswoman
When I left Tinder, I had no intention of getting back into the dating industry. What I ultimately wanted to do was start this contagious complimentary social network, where kindness was at the helm.
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Harry Belafonte
American Musician
America has never been moved to perfect our desire for greater democracy without radical thinking and radical voices being at the helm of any such quest.
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Joni Mitchell
Canadian Musician
When the world becomes a massive mess with nobody at the helm, it's time for artists to make their mark.
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Sharad Pawar
Indian Politician
For running a country, team work is important, and the person at the helm has to enjoy teamwork.
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Benedict Wong
British Actor
I'd like to helm my own series. Something British.
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Publilius Syrus
Roman Writer
Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm.
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Fethullah Gulen
Turkish Activist
Even if, at the helm of the country there are people who would like to replace me and suppress me and oppress me at the level of blood-sucking vampires, then I do not want to remove them with anti-democratic means. This is my attitude toward any and even the idea of the consideration of a military coup.
Quote examples
Jane Green
English Author
I have a theory that you can tell what the head of a company is like by the people who work there. I knew a publishing house that was run on fear and paranoia, and I felt sorry for everyone who worked there. Needless to say, the person at the helm was not known for kindness, warmth, or grace.
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Mohanlal
Indian Actor
If you ask me whether I can direct, I can. In fact, I have shot several songs, scenes and stunts. When certain directors of my movies were not able to be there for some reason and had asked me to help out, I have directed. But to helm an entire movie is a different art altogether.
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Walter Isaacson
American Writer
We have to compete in a universe of 200 networks, so we have to carve out our own niche, and to me, that niche is just basic shoe-leather journalism with some good journalists at the helm you can trust as presenters.
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Whitney Wolfe Herd
American Businesswoman
When I left Tinder, I had no intention of getting back into the dating industry. What I ultimately wanted to do was start this contagious complimentary social network, where kindness was at the helm.
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Harry Belafonte
American Musician
America has never been moved to perfect our desire for greater democracy without radical thinking and radical voices being at the helm of any such quest.
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Joni Mitchell
Canadian Musician
When the world becomes a massive mess with nobody at the helm, it's time for artists to make their mark.
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Sharad Pawar
Indian Politician
For running a country, team work is important, and the person at the helm has to enjoy teamwork.
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Benedict Wong
British Actor
I'd like to helm my own series. Something British.
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Publilius Syrus
Roman Writer
Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm.
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