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Meaning of the word pilot in English

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pilot

US /ˈpaɪ.lət/
UK /ˈpaɪ.lət/
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Noun

1.

a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft

Example:
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The pilot announced that we were beginning our descent.
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She dreams of becoming an airline pilot.
Synonym:
aviatorairmanflyer
2.

a person who steers a ship, especially one who has local knowledge of a harbor or river

Example:
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The harbor pilot guided the large vessel safely into port.
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A river pilot is essential for navigating treacherous waterways.
Synonym:
helmsmansteersmannavigator
3.

a television film or an episode of a series made to test audience reaction with a view to the production of a regular series

Example:
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The network ordered a pilot for the new comedy series.
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If the pilot is successful, they will produce a full season.
Synonym:
test episodeprototypetrial

Verb

1.

act as a pilot of (an aircraft or ship)

Example:
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She learned to pilot a small plane at a young age.
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The captain will pilot the ship through the narrow channel.
Synonym:
operatesteernavigateguide

Adjective

1.

done or used to test a new idea, product, or system

Example:
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They are running a pilot program to test the new software.
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The company launched a pilot project in a few selected cities.
Synonym:
experimentaltrialtestprototype
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Related Word:
co-pilot