Takes the helm (6)
I believe the answer is:
steers
'takes the helm' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for steers that I've seen before include "Guides a ship or car" , "Resets (anag.)" , "Castrated oxen" , "Castrated bulls" , "Directs, maneouvres" .)