took the wheel
Began to steer
Took the wheel means assumed control, especially of a vehicle or situation.
Literally, it describes taking over driving: I was tired, so she took the wheel.
Figuratively, it applies to leadership or responsibility: After the founder retired, his daughter took the wheel.
- droveOperated a vehicle
- steeredControlled direction of travel
- in the driver's seatHaving control or authority
- navigateGuide through terrain
- at the helmLeading an organization
helmsman · direct · captain · initiator · decision-maker · chauffeur · control · motorist · pioneer · pilot · steersman · leader · manager · guide · supervisor · steering committee · operator · take
control/agency
took the wheelrode shotgun
Occupied front passenger position
went along for the ride · took a back seat · backseat driver · sat back · tagged along
took, takers, wheel, wheels, wheeled, wheeling, wheeler, wheelie