took control
Assumed the helm
Took control is the past tense of take control, meaning to assume authority, command, or management of something.
Someone who took control seized power or began directing a situation, organization, or process.
The new CEO took control of the struggling company.
After the pilot passed out, the copilot took control.
The phrase can describe legitimate transfers of authority or forcible seizures, and applies equally to physical situations, emotional states, or abstract circumstances.
- seizedTook suddenly, forcefully
- usurpSeize without right
- overpowerDefeat by superior force
- power grabAttempt to seize control
- puppet masterOne controlling figures backstage
dominate · govern · iron fist · iron grip · assume · take charge · ran the show · rise up · coup · emancipate · liberate · wrest · rule · subdue · overtake · dictator · capture · helm
took controllost control
Failed to maintain composure
abdicated · let go · capitulated · conceded · delegated
took controlstepped back
Moved away backward
relinquished · withdrew · disengaged · backed off · stood down
took controllet go
Cease holding something
stepped down · abdicated · delegated · stepped back · stood aside
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