at the wheel

The phrase "at the wheel" metaphorically extends from its literal meaning of driving to signify being in control of any situation or operation.

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Definition

B2Transportation

(literal)Driving a vehicle.

Example

She was at the wheel when the accident happened.

B2General

(figurative)In control of a situation or activity.

Example

With the new CEO at the wheel, the company is expected to grow rapidly.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "at the wheel":

behind the wheel in the driver's seat take the wheel at the helm driver's seat on wheels wheel about wheels are turning front wheel drive at on the road big wheel on drive front seat rear wheel let drive at speed in gear wheel well back seat steel wheel steady hand on the tiller