Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
turn-the-wheel
idiom
/tɜrn ðə wil/
Definition
To manipulate or control a mechanism that uses a wheel to function, often referring to steering or operating machinery.
Examples
- He had to turn the wheel to change direction while driving through the winding roads.
- In life, sometimes you just need to turn the wheel and see where it takes you.
- She was determined to turn the wheel of her career in a new direction.
Meaning
The phrase often implies taking an active role in directing or influencing a process or situation, typically using a physical wheel or metaphorically steering one’s own destiny.
Synonyms
- steer
- guide
- maneuver
- navigate
