take control
Assume the helm
Take control means to assume command or authority over a situation, organization, or process.
Someone takes control when they begin directing what happens: After the founder retired, his daughter took control of the company.
The phrase often implies decisive action in uncertain circumstances: She took control of the meeting when the discussion went off track.
To take control of oneself is to regain composure or discipline.
Leader or instruction book
- steerDirect movement or castrated bull
- directUndeviating or to guide
- manageDirect or handle successfully
- overseeManage and direct
supervise · coordinate · orchestrate · captain · pilot · navigate · facilitate · spearhead
guide
Leader or instruction book
- steerDirect movement or castrated bull
- directUndeviating or to guide
- manageDirect or handle successfully
oversee · supervise · coordinate · orchestrate · captain · pilot · navigate · facilitate · spearhead · helm
overpower
Defeat by superior force
suppress · subdue · crush · vanquish · usurp · overthrow · tyrannize · coerce · intimidate · seize
- motivational phrasesdream big, try harder, no excuses, overcome, improve
- powerauthority, electric power, nuclear power, solar power, wind power
- assertiveness tipsspeak up, stand firm, be bold, say no
take controllose control
Fail to maintain composure
fall apart · break down · panic · unravel · snap
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