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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At the helm today are military officers—Gen. Dan Caine, Adm.

From The Wall Street Journal

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell praised his predecessor Paul Volcker’s willingness to resist political pressure in a speech Saturday, days after indicating he would remain at the helm of the central bank past his May term expiration if his successor hasn’t been confirmed.

From Barron's

He currently sits at the helm of a central bank navigating stubborn inflation, a fragile labor market, and a new energy shock, all while its leadership structure is still unresolved.

From Barron's

Two further defeats, including a calamitous 5-2 Champions League loss at Atletico Madrid, led to speculation Tudor could be replaced after less than a month at the helm.

From BBC

at the helm

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