Meaning of the word "in the driver's seat" in English

What does "in the driver's seat" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

in the driver's seat

US /ɪn ðə ˈdraɪ.vɚz ˌsiːt/
UK /ɪn ðə ˈdraɪ.vɚz ˌsiːt/
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Idiom

1.

in control of a situation

Example:
After the merger, our company is finally in the driver's seat.
She likes to be in the driver's seat when it comes to planning events.
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