Meaning of the word co-pilot in English

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co-pilot

US /ˈkoʊˌpaɪ.lət/
UK /ˈkoʊˌpaɪ.lət/
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Noun

1.

a pilot who assists the main pilot in an aircraft

Example:
The co-pilot checked the pre-flight checklist.
She trained for years to become a commercial airline co-pilot.

Verb

1.

to act as a co-pilot for someone or something

Example:
He offered to co-pilot the mission with her.
The experienced engineer will co-pilot the new project.
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