driver's seat
Wheel-holder's place
The driver's seat is where the driver sits in a vehicle—the position of control.
Figuratively, to be in the driver's seat is to be in charge or in a position of power: After the merger, she found herself in the driver's seat.
Controlling direction of movement
- wheelRotating circular frame
- dashboardVehicle control panel
- accelerateIncrease in velocity
- brakeDevice to slow motion
clutch · gearshift · ignition · pedals · mirrors · seatbelt · headrest · console
Authoritative instruction given
- chargeCost or accusation
- helmVessel's steering mechanism
- leadershipAbility to direct others
- powerEnergy transfer rate
decision-making · responsibility · accountability · autonomy · agency · self-determination · empowerment · initiative
Position of advantage
- viewpointWay of seeing things
- outlookAttitude toward the future
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- sightlinesUnobstructed viewing paths
road ahead · horizon · anticipation · awareness · overview · big picture · front row · clear view
steering
Controlling direction of movement
- wheelRotating circular frame
- dashboardVehicle control panel
- accelerateIncrease in velocity
brake · clutch · gearshift · ignition · pedals · mirrors · seatbelt · headrest · console · airbag
command
Authoritative instruction given
- chargeCost or accusation
- helmVessel's steering mechanism
- leadershipAbility to direct others
power · decision-making · responsibility · accountability · autonomy · agency · self-determination · empowerment · initiative · calling the shots
vantage
Position of advantage
- viewpointWay of seeing things
- outlookAttitude toward the future
- visibilityRange of clear sight
sightlines · road ahead · horizon · anticipation · awareness · overview · big picture · front row · clear view
driver's seatpassenger seat
Front seat for non-drivers
back seat · backseat · rear seat · shotgun · copilot seat
driver's seatback seat
Vehicle's second row
passenger seat · sidelines · second fiddle · along for the ride · backseat
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