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

  • (..) So. Riley, how was school? - Aw. Waste of time. - You got to be kidding me. - Seriously? For this, we gave up that Brazilian helicopter pilot? Move! I'll be joy. School was great. Alright. Riley. (..)
    2015 Inside Out