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behind the wheel

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /bɪˌhaɪnd ðə ˈwiːl/

behind the wheel means: Driving a vehicle or sitting in the seat used by its driver.

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DRIVINGB1

Driving a vehicle or sitting in the seat used by its driver.

  • She was behind the wheel.
  • Never get behind the wheel after drinking.
  • Who was behind the wheel when the car crashed?

Similar words: driving, at the wheel

Common phrases: get behind the wheel, be behind the wheel

IN CHARGEC1

In charge of a situation, organization, or activity.

  • We need someone experienced behind the wheel.
  • With Sara behind the wheel, the project finally moved forward.
  • Who is really behind the wheel of this company?

Similar words: in charge, in control, at the helm

Common phrases: be behind the wheel, back behind the wheel

Questions about behind the wheel

What does behind the wheel mean?

Driving a vehicle or sitting in the seat used by its driver.

What is behind the wheel in other languages?

Türkçe: direksiyon başında · Español: al volante · Français: au volant · Deutsch: am Steuer · Italiano: al volante · 日本語: 運転中

How do you pronounce behind the wheel?

It is pronounced /bɪˌhaɪnd ðə ˈwiːl/.

How do you use behind the wheel in a sentence?

She was behind the wheel. Never get behind the wheel after drinking.

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