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

  • (..) the hyperdrive. All right, we need a red four-piece unit over at the... you're supposed to follow the instructions, remember? We pilot the ship to the service entrance... ...so we can get past the dangerous... Is that last name "Butt," first name "Your," or is it...? (..)
    2014 The Lego Movie