automatic pilot — a device that automatically controls an aircraft or ship without constant human intervention
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a device that automatically controls an aircraft or ship without constant human intervention
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈpaɪlət/
Example Sentences
- The sleepy student answered all the math questions on automatic pilot.
- Modern aircraft rely heavily on automatic pilot systems during long flights.
- She brushed her teeth on automatic pilot while thinking about tomorrow's presentation.
automatic pilot
NOUN[/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈpaɪlət/]
a device that automatically controls an aircraft or ship without constant human intervention
💡 Concept
a device that automatically controls an aircraft or ship without constant human intervention
🎵 Rhyme
When riot turns quiet, trust the automatic pilot!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈpaɪlət/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈpaɪlət/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
riotquietdiet
riot
quiet
diet
🔗Collocations
engage automatic pilot
disengage automatic pilot
on automatic pilot
switch to automatic pilot
automatic pilot mode
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The sleepy student answered all the math questions on automatic pilot.”
“Modern aircraft rely heavily on automatic pilot systems during long flights.”
“She brushed her teeth on automatic pilot while thinking about tomorrow's presentation.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
autopilotcruise controlautomated systemself-steering
Antonyms
manual controlhands-on operation
Related
navigationaircraftautomationremote control
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.