helm 
/ˈhɛlm/ noun
plural helms /ˈhɛlm/ noun 1 [count] : a handle or wheel that is used to steer a ship or boat
▪ The ship's captain took the helm. [=steered the ship] ▪ The ship's captain was at the helm. [=steering the ship] 2 [singular] : a position of full control or authority in an organization
▪ She took the helm of the university. ▪ He left after only a year at the helm [=in charge] of the corporation.
▪ The ship's captain took the helm. [=steered the ship] ▪ The ship's captain was at the helm. [=steering the ship]
▪ She took the helm of the university. ▪ He left after only a year at the helm [=in charge] of the corporation.
