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- DictionaryPi·lot/ˈpīlət/
noun
- 1. a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft: "a strike by local airline pilots"
- 2. a television program made to test audience reaction with a view to the production of a series.
adjective
- 1. done as an experiment or test before introducing something more widely: "a two-year pilot study"
verb
- 1. act as a pilot of (an aircraft or ship): "he piloted the helicopter from Paris to Deauville"
- 2. test (a plan, project, etc.) before introducing it more widely: "other schools were piloting such courses"
noun. a person who is qualified to operate an aircraft or spacecraft in flight. ( as modifier ) pilot error. a person who is qualified to steer or guide a ship into or out of a port, river mouth, etc. ( as modifier ) a pilot ship. a person who steers a ship. a person who acts as a leader or guide.
3 days ago · Synonyms: airman, captain, flyer [old-fashioned], aviator More Synonyms of pilot. 2. countable noun. A pilot is a person who steers a ship through a difficult stretch of water, for example the entrance to a harbour . 3. verb. If someone pilots an aircraft or ship, they act as its pilot.
noun. /ˈpaɪlət/ a person who operates the controls of an aircraft, especially as a job. an airline pilot. a fighter/helicopter pilot. The accident was caused by pilot error. The pilot bailed out as the aircraft crashed into the ocean. He has his own plane and a pilot's licence. see also automatic pilot, co-pilot, test pilot. Wordfinder.
PILOT definition: someone who flies an aircraft. Learn more.
pilot something (through something) to guide somebody/something somewhere, especially through a complicated place or system She piloted a bill on the rights of part-time workers through parliament. pilot something to test a new product, idea, etc. with a few people or in a small area before it is introduced everywhere
verb (used with object) to steer. to lead, guide, or conduct, as through unknown places, intricate affairs, etc. to act as pilot on, in, or over. to be in charge of or responsible for: We're looking for someone to pilot the new project. See more. adjective.
PILOT meaning: 1. a person who flies an aircraft: 2. a person with detailed knowledge of an area of water, such…. Learn more.
