helm

• Substantiv, das das Steuerrad oder die Pinne bezeichnet, mit denen ein Schiff oder Boot gesteuert wird, sowie die Position der Kontrolle oder Führung.

A noun referring to a wheel or tiller used for steering a ship or boat, or a position of control or leadership.

1. Ship steering deviceB2formal

   The wheel or tiller used to steer a ship or boat.

   Steuerrad

   • The captain stood at the helm during the storm.
   • He took the helm and guided the ship safely to port.
   • The helm was damaged in the collision.

   Synonymesteering wheeltillerwheel

2. Position of leadershipB2formal

   A position of control or leadership, especially in an organization or project.

   Führung

   • She took the helm of the company after the merger.
   • The new director is at the helm of the research department.
   • He was asked to take the helm of the failing project.

   Synonymecommandcontrolheadleadership

• Verb, das bedeutet, ein Schiff, Boot oder eine Organisation zu steuern oder zu leiten; die Kontrolle oder Führung übernehmen.

A verb meaning to steer or direct a ship, boat, or organization; to take control or leadership.

1. Steer or guideB2formal

   To steer or direct a ship, boat, or other vehicle.

   Steuern

   • The captain helmed the ship through the storm.
   • She helmed the boat into the harbor.
   • He helmed the vessel with great skill.

   Synonymecommanddirectdriveguideleadnavigatepilotsteer

2. Lead or manageB2formal

   To be in charge of or lead an organization, project, or team.

   Leiten

   • She helmed the company for over a decade.
   • He was chosen to helm the new research division.
   • The director helmed the production of the award-winning film.

   Synonymecommandcontroldirectguideheadleadmanageoverseesteer

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