at the helm

ADJECTIVE

responsible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

answerable culpable guilty liable pledged subject

WEAK

at fault authoritative bonded bound bound to carrying the load censurable chargeable compelled constrained contracted decision-making devolving on duty-bound engaged executive exposed fettered hampered held high in authority in control incumbent minding the store obligated obliged on the hook open susceptive sworn to tied to blame under contract under obligation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

innocent right unaccountable

WEAK

excused exempt free immature immune irresponsible untrustworthy

Example Sentences

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There have been sparkle, style and a whole host of memorable moments over the years that Daly and Winkleman have been at the helm.

From BBC

The Russo brothers, of course, made their Marvel Cinematic Universe debut at the helm of the the 2014 film “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.”

From Los Angeles Times

During his years at the helm of his multibillion-dollar Milan brand, he remained independent in a fashion landscape dominated increasingly by conglomerates.

From The Wall Street Journal

Following a torrid start, Wilfried Nancy has become the first manager in the history of Celtic and Old Firm rivals Rangers to lose his opening four matches at the helm.

From BBC

The same players won seven out of eight and would do again with Martin O'Neill at the helm.

From BBC

at the helm

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