pilot (A2)

noun/verb

Pronunciation: /ˈpaɪlət/

Definition

A person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft.

Examples

• The pilot navigated the plane through the clouds.

• She dreamed of becoming a commercial pilot.

• He trained for years to become a skilled pilot.

How to Use pilot

pilot a plane (collocation)

To fly an airplane. — "He learned to pilot a plane at a young age."

pilot study (collocation)

A small-scale preliminary study conducted to evaluate feasibility, duration, or cost. — "The researchers conducted a pilot study before the main experiment."

pilot program (collocation)

A trial program or project. — "The school is running a pilot program for a new curriculum."

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