automatic pilot
ˌɔtəˈmætɪk ˈpaɪlət
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Definition of automatic pilot - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
cognitive statestate of acting without conscious thought
  • He completed the task on automatic pilot.
autopilot
2.
navigationTECH.device keeping aircraft on course automaticallyTECH.
  • The plane flew smoothly on automatic pilot.
autopilot
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Expressions with automatic pilot

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on automatic pilotadj.
operating without conscious control
He answered the questions on automatic pilot.

Expressions with automatic

on automatic pilotadj.
operating without conscious control
He answered the questions on automatic pilot.
automatic bill paymentn.
system for paying bills automatically
Automatic bill payment ensures your bills are paid on time.
automatic cameran.
camera that operates without manual intervention
With an automatic camera, you can capture moments without adjusting settings.
automatic doorn.
door that opens and closes by itself using sensors or controls
The automatic door opened as we approached the supermarket..
automatic toastern.
toaster that pops up bread when done
I bought an automatic toaster for quick breakfasts.
automatic releasen.
system that lets something go by itself when conditions are met
The fire door has an automatic release linked to the alarm system.

Expressions with pilot

television pilotn.
standalone episode testing a new TV concept
They produced a television pilot to explore the show's potential.
crack pilotn.
highly skilled and exceptional pilot
The crack pilot landed the plane smoothly in bad weather.
pilot something throughv.
guide a plan or project through a difficult process
She piloted the bill through the committee successfully.
on automatic pilotadj.
operating without conscious control
He answered the questions on automatic pilot.
airplane pilotn.
person licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
The airplane pilot navigated through the storm safely.
airline pilotn.
professional who flies airplanes for an airline to transport people or goods
The airline pilot announced a brief delay before takeoff.
pilot jacketn.
short fitted outerwear for pilots, often padded, sometimes with fur collar
He wore a pilot jacket with a thick collar during winter flights.
pilot projectn.
small project done first to test if an idea works
The company started a pilot project before launching nationwide.
pilot basisn.
initial stage for testing a project or idea
The new software was launched on a pilot basis.
pilot flamen.
small continuous gas flame used to light a larger burner
If the heater stops working, check whether the pilot flame is still on.

Terms related to automatic pilot

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automateautomatedautomaticallyautomationdefaulthabitinstinctivemechanicalmindlessreflexiveroutineunconscious

Examples of automatic pilot in a sentence

  • During the meeting, he was on automatic pilot, nodding without listening.
  • During turbulence, the automatic pilot kept the plane steady.
  • The automatic pilot malfunctioned during the storm.

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  1. French:pilotage automatique, pilote automatique, ...
  2. German:Autopilot, ...
  3. Italian:pilota automatico, ...
  4. Spanish:piloto automático, ...
  5. Portuguese:piloto automático, ...
  6. Chinese:无意识状态, 自动驾驶仪, ...
  7. Japanese:オートパイロット, ...
  8. Arabic:الطَّيّار الآلِيّ, الطَيّار الآلي, ...
  9. Hebrew:טַיָּס אוֹטוֹמָטִי, אוֹטוֹפַּיְלוֹט, ...
  10. Russian:автопилот, автоматический пилот, ...
  11. Ukrainian:автопілот, автоматичний пілот, ...
  12. Hindi:बिना सचेत सोच के काम करने की अवस्था, स्वचालित चालक, ...

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