Meaning of a volánnál | Babel Free

Definitions

1. at the wheel, behind the wheel (while driving a car or operating a motor vehicle)
   idiomatic
2. in control, in charge
   idiomatic

Examples

“A kevés víz pont olyan, mint a sok alkohol – legalábbis a volánnál.”

Not enough water is just like too much alcohol - at least when you're at the wheel.

“A sofőr bevallotta a rendőrségnek, hogy elaludt a volánnál.”

The driver admitted to the police that he had fallen asleep at the wheel.

“A pártnak fogalma sincs, ki ül a volánnál.”

The party has no idea who is at the wheel.

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