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

  • (..) Found your website. The Science Of Deduction. What did you think? You said you could identify a software designer by his tie and an airline pilot by his left thumb? Yes. And I can read your military career in your face and your leg, and your brother's drinking habits in your mobile phone. (..)
    2010 TvShow: Sherlock Title: A Study in Pink Season: 1 Episode 1