pilot

Definition

  • noun: a person who flies an airplane, helicopter, etc.
  • noun: one employed to steer a ship
  • verb: to fly (an airplane, spacecraft, etc.)
  • verb: to act as a guide to
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: helmsman, gyropilot, aegis

Examples

  • The education bill was 'piloted' through the House and Senate.

  • a skillful manager who has 'piloted' his team to the playoffs

  • He skillfully 'piloted' the ship into port during the storm.

Movie quotes

  • (..) You're in Martinez's hands now. Well, tell that asshole no barrel rolls. Copy that, mav. Pilot. Go. T-minus ten... Nine... Main engine start. About five seconds, watney. (..)
    2015 The Martian
  • (..) Wait a second. If he's in his Eva suit, how is he gonna operate the controls? Well, he won't. Martinez will pilot the mav remotely from the We've never had a manned ship controlled remotely before. But I am excited about (..)
    2015 The Martian