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Meaning ofpilotin English

pilot

us//ˈpaɪlət//uk//ˈpaɪlət//

Pluralpilots
Past Tensepiloted
Participle Verbpiloting
Third Person Singularpilots

Definitions

Noun
1. person controlling aircraft; aviation expert
2. a ship's navigator; helmsman
3. a harbor guide; knowledgeable expert
  The pilot helped the ship navigate through the busy harbor.
4. a guide through unknown areas
  The experienced pilot led the tourists through the dense forest.
5. a test or trial run; experimental model
  The company is launching a pilot program to test new software.
6. a small continuous flame; indicator
  The gas stove has a small pilot light that stays on when not in use.
Verb
1. to control or navigate aircraft
  The captain will pilot the plane through the stormy weather.
2. to guide a vessel through waters
  The experienced sailor will pilot the boat across the lake.
3. to test or trial (a new idea, product, etc.); introduce initially
  The company will pilot a new marketing strategy next quarter.

Compounds / Phrases

autopilot pilotfishes pilotless pilot in command copilot pilothouse pilot biscuit pilot bread copiloting copilots pilothouses paraglider pilot second pilot