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

  • (..) 'cause sometimes I feel like I'm going crazy here. Baby. I am this close. Come here. Imagine a jet airliner with a pilot that never gets tired, never makes mistakes, never shows up with a hangover. Meet the pilot. Why did we get married? Have children? You don't need us. (..)
    1991 Terminator 2: Judgment Day