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

  • (..) Well, if it does what you say it can, I'll sign that contract tomorrow. - He's clear! Go! - I assume you're confident about this test. Absolutely, Captain Curtis is our top pilot. Now, what about your commitment to OSCORP? Nothing would please me more than to put Norman Osborn out of business. (..)
    2002 Spider-Man