Took Control Of can be described as three different actions: Steered (7 letters), LED (3 letters), and HARNESSED (9 letters). Steering implies guiding or directing something, such as a ship, in the desired direction. Leading implies taking charge of a group of people and guiding them towards a common goal. Harnessing implies taking control of a situation or resource and using it to one's advantage. All three words describe the act of taking control of something.