English

Verb

take the con

1. (nautical) To take over navigational duties on the bridge of a ship
   • 1974, Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle, The Mote in God's Eye

     Mr. Renner, take the con!" Jolt meters swung before the acceleration alarms; Renner must have set up the course in advance and slapped the keys the instant he was given control.

See also

• conning tower