Meanings of took the wheels in английском

We took the wheels off an old baby buggy and nailed them on the end of a stick.

The Orthos had towed it there during the night, then took the wheels off so it couldn't be moved.

His father took the wheels of the group in 2000 and transformed the company, once mocked for poor vehicle quality, into the world's No.5 automaker.

"She must be at least five thousand tons." He issued his orders and took the wheels himself.