Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
at-the-wheel
idiomatic expression
/ˌat ðə ˈwiːl/
Definition
In control of a vehicle; actively driving.
Examples
- She was at the wheel when the accident occurred.
- It is important for someone to be at the wheel who is sober and alert.
- He felt confident at the wheel of his new car.
Meaning
The phrase ‘at-the-wheel’ refers to the act of steering or operating a vehicle, often used to describe someone who is driving or handling the controls of a car or other transport.
Synonyms
- driving
- operating
- controlling
