piloting
ˈpaɪlətɪŋ
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Definition of piloting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
transportationTECH.occupation of guiding ships or airplanesTECH.
  • He chose piloting as his career.
guidance navigation
2.
navigationTECH.navigational handling of a ship near landTECH.
  • Piloting is crucial when approaching the harbor.
navigation steering
3.
leadershipRareguidance or leadership in a project or operationRare
  • Her piloting of the new initiative led to its success.
direction guidance

Adjective

1.
controlinvolved in guiding or controlling
  • She has piloting experience with various aircraft.
directing navigating steering
2.
aviationTECH.related to the act of flying an aircraftTECH.
  • The piloting skills of the captain were exceptional.
aeronautical
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Origin of piloting

French, piloter (to fly)

Terms with piloting included in their meaning

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aviation
the action of piloting an aircraft
flyv.
piloting
operate an aircraft
service fee
fee charged for piloting services
professional piloting
pilot an airplane as a profession
futuristic
robot capable of piloting a vehicle independently
occupation
man piloting a tugboat

Examples of piloting in a sentence

  • She found piloting to be both challenging and rewarding.
  • Piloting requires precision and skill in narrow channels.
  • Effective piloting can prevent maritime accidents.
  • His piloting of the project was commendable.
  • The team's success was due to her piloting.
  • The piloting skills required for this mission are advanced.

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  1. French:pilotage, de pilotage, ...
  2. German:Pilotieren, steuernd, ...
  3. Italian:pilotaggio, di pilotaggio, ...
  4. Spanish:pilotaje, piloto, ...
  5. Portuguese:pilotagem, de pilotagem, ...
  6. Chinese:驾驶, 驾驶的, ...
  7. Japanese:操縦, 操縦の, ...
  8. Arabic:مِهْنَة الإِرْشاد, قائِد, ...
  9. Hebrew:טַיָּסוּת, מְנַחֶה, ...
  10. Russian:пилотирование, пилотирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пілотування, керуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:पायलटिंग, मार्गदर्शक, ...
pilot
ˈpaɪ.lət

Definition of pilot - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
aviationperson who operates an aircraft
  • The pilot landed the plane safely.
airman aviator flyer
2.
projectstrial project or scheme
  • The pilot project was a success.
experiment trial
3.
televisionfirst episode of a TV series
  • The show's pilot received great reviews.

Verb

tr.
1.
trialtest a new idea or product
  • The company will pilot the new app next month.
experiment test trial
2.
vehicle controlcontrol an aircraft or ship
  • She will pilot the plane to New York.
guide navigate steer
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Expressions with pilot

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standalone episode testing a new TV concept
They produced a television pilot to explore the show's potential.
highly skilled and exceptional pilot
The crack pilot landed the plane smoothly in bad weather.
guide a plan or project through a difficult process
She piloted the bill through the committee successfully.
operating without conscious control
He answered the questions on automatic pilot.
person licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
The airplane pilot navigated through the storm safely.
professional who flies airplanes for an airline to transport people or goods
The airline pilot announced a brief delay before takeoff.

Origin of pilot

French, pilote (steersman)

Examples of pilot in a sentence

  • As a pilot, she travels the world frequently.
  • The company launched a pilot to test the new software.
  • We participated in a pilot to improve urban farming techniques.
  • The pilot set the tone for the entire series.
  • After the pilot, the series was quickly picked up.
  • The pilot expertly steered the vessel through the narrow channel.

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  1. French:pilote, tester, ...
  2. German:Pilot, testen, ...
  3. Italian:pilota, testare, ...
  4. Spanish:piloto, probar, ...
  5. Portuguese:piloto, testar, ...
  6. Chinese:飞行员, 试用, ...
  7. Japanese:パイロット, 試す, ...
  8. Arabic:طَيَّار, اخْتَبَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:טַיָּס, לְבַצֵּעַ פַּיְלוֹט, ...
  10. Russian:пилот, тестировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пілот, випробовувати, ...
  12. Hindi:पायलट, परीक्षण करना, ...
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