C2nounbusinesswork
US/helm/
UK/helm/
the position of being in control of an organization; also the wheel or handle that steers a ship
In context
She has been at the helm of the company for over a decade.
A new CEO took the helm after the founder retired.
With an experienced coach at the helm, the team won the league.
Words that go with helm
preposition + noun
- at the helmin charge of an organizationThe company grew quickly with a new CEO at the helm.
verb + noun
- take the helmbecome the person in chargeShe will take the helm of the bank next month.
noun + preposition
- helm ofthe position of control in an organizationHe stepped down after ten years at the helm of the club.