pilot

noun
UK: /ˈpaɪlət/
US: /ˈpaɪlət/

  1. A person who flies an aircraft.

    1. The pilot landed the plane safely. [ ] [ ]
    2. The experienced pilot skillfully navigated through the storm clouds, ensuring a smooth flight for all passengers. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who guides ships into or out of a port or through a difficult passage.

    1. A pilot guided the ship to the port. [ ] [ ]
    2. The harbor pilot expertly maneuvered the large tanker through the narrow channel, preventing any potential accidents. [ ] [ ]

  3. A guide or leader.

    1. He was the pilot of our project. [ ] [ ]
    2. As the pilot of the initiative, she navigated the team through complex challenges, fostering collaboration and innovation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

aviator helmsman steersman airman guide captain
pilot verb

  1. To fly an aircraft.

    1. She will pilot the plane soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. He learned to pilot a small aircraft at a young age, developing a lifelong passion for aviation. [ ] [ ]

  2. To guide or steer a ship or other vessel.

    1. They pilot the ship into harbor. [ ] [ ]
    2. Experienced captains pilot their vessels through treacherous waters, relying on skill and knowledge to ensure safe passage. [ ] [ ]

  3. To test or direct a new project or product.

    1. We will pilot the new system. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company decided to pilot the innovative marketing campaign in a smaller region before launching it nationwide. [ ] [ ]
pilot adjective

  1. Being a test or trial of a project or product.

    1. It's a pilot project for us. [ ] [ ]
    2. The pilot program demonstrated promising results, paving the way for wider implementation and adoption across the organization. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pilot" in English means: A person who flies an aircraft., A person who guides ships into or out of a port or through a difficult passage., A guide or leader..

The phonetic transcription of "pilot" is /ˈpaɪlət/ in British English and /ˈpaɪlət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pilot": aviator, helmsman, steersman, airman, guide, captain.

Example usage of "pilot": "The pilot landed the plane safely.". More examples on the page.