Definitions for autopilot
ˈɔ toʊˌpaɪ lətau·topi·lot

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. automatic pilot, autopilotnoun

   a cognitive state in which you act without self-awareness

   "she went about her chores on automatic pilot"; "too much of the writing seems to have been done on automatic pilot"; "she talked and he dozed and my mind went on autopilot"

2. autopilot, automatic pilot, robot pilotnoun

   a navigational device that automatically keeps ships or planes or spacecraft on a steady course

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. autopilotnoun

   A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.

   I set the autopilot to due south, so I could get some rest.

2. autopilotnoun

   A state of mind where one no longer thinks about doing his actions, he just does them seemingly as a second nature

   I've been doing this 12 hours non-stop, and am so hungry and tired that I've stopped thinking, I'm now on autopilot.

3. autopilotverb

   To pilot itself; to drive or travel automatically.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Autopilot

   An autopilot is a system used to control the path of an aircraft, marine craft or spacecraft without requiring constant manual control by a human operator. Autopilots do not replace human operators. Instead, the autopilot assists the operator's control of the vehicle, allowing the operator to focus on broader aspects of operations (for example, monitoring the trajectory, weather and on-board systems).When present, an autopilot is often used in conjunction with an autothrottle, a system for controlling the power delivered by the engines. An autopilot system is sometimes colloquially referred to as "George" (e.g. "we'll let George fly for a while"). The etymology of the nickname is unclear: some claim it is a reference to inventor George De Beeson, who patented an autopilot in the 1930s, while others claim that Royal Air Force pilots coined the term during World War II to symbolize that their aircraft technically belonged to King George VI.

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1. autopilot

   Autopilot is a system used in various forms of transportation, such as aircrafts, spacecrafts, ships, and others, that allows a journey to be controlled automatically without human intervention. It operates the controls to steer a vehicle, maintain its course and altitude, and potentially even perform more complex tasks. Autopilot systems are designed to support or replace human operators in situations considered monotonous or dangerous.

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1. Autopilot

   An autopilot is a system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a person. Autopilots are used in aircraft, boats, space craft, missiles, and others.

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How to pronounce autopilot?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of autopilot in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of autopilot in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of autopilot in a Sentence

1. Melanie Nezer:

   This is totally within the realm of what the current system on autopilot could do. This is not time for autopilot. This is time to really ramp things up.

2. Ken Wainstein:

   It’s pretty simple. National security organizations don't run on autopilot — they need leadership, they need to have that when you're at a time of heightened threat, as we are today.

3. Amy Artuso:

   We want parents to always look before they lock, many parents who have lived this nightmare have said their mind was on autopilot.

4. Justin Lederer:

   Overall, this signals the Fed will not be on autopilot going forward.

5. The Tesla:

   We are proud of Autopilot’s performance and its impact on reducing traffic collisions. The benefit and promise of Autopilot is clear from the Vehicle Safety Report data that we have been sharing for 4 years.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=autopilot
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Autopilot
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autopilot
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=autopilot