CEFR C1

aviate

verb

Meaning

Operate or fly an aircraft.

Examples

Modern flight systems are designed to help pilots aviate more efficiently during long-haul journeys.
Students in the flight academy learn how to aviate under various weather conditions.

Synonyms: fly, pilot, operate, navigate

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aviate (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪ.vi.eɪt/

Definition

Operate or fly an aircraft.

Examples

Modern flight systems are designed to help pilots aviate more efficiently during long-haul journeys.
Students in the flight academy learn how to aviate under various weather conditions.
The primary responsibility of the captain is to aviate the plane while the co-pilot manages the radio.

How to Use aviate

aviate (collocation): Used as an intransitive verb in professional aviation checklists. — "The pilot's mantra is to aviate, navigate, and communicate."

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