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

  • (..) Hear me? Hey, let me know if you need anything. TV: What seems incredible is that all passengers in the plane survived! Hey, is that you? Are you a pilot? Sully? This is you, right? It's a pleasure to meet you. That was unreal what you did last day. It's a real pleasure to meet you (..)
    2016 Sully
  • (..) the investigation. We need you flying. Lori, If this goes wrong, my career as safety expert, will end, as the website and the business card. I'm more worried about your career as a pilot. What if I did blow this? What are you saying? What if I did things wrong, closing my career? (..)
    2016 Sully