Word PILOT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

pilot

🇺🇸 [ˈpaɪlət]

Meanings

A person who operates the controls of an aircraft or spacecraft. Pilots are responsible for safely navigating and controlling the vehicle. The term can also refer to someone who leads or directs a particular project or initiative.

Examples

• The pilot navigated the plane smoothly through the storm.
• He dreams of becoming a commercial airline pilot.
• She was selected as the pilot for the new training program.

Synonyms

aviator • captain • navigator

Antonyms

passenger • crew member • observer