copilot (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊˌpaɪ.lət/
Definition
A qualified pilot who assists the captain in operating an aircraft.
Examples
The copilot took control of the aircraft during the long-haul flight to allow the captain to rest.
Experienced pilots often transition from being a copilot to a captain after logging sufficient flight hours.
Both the captain and the copilot must complete rigorous simulator training every six months.
How to Use copilot
- serve as copilot (collocation)
- to perform the duties of a copilot — "She served as copilot on several international routes."
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