pilot

US /ˈpaɪlət/

UK /'paɪlət/

A2

verb

  • To conduct a small practice experiment
  • To fly a plane; to direct a ship
  • To try TV program out to see if it would succeed

noun

  • Person flying a plane; expert guide for a ship

Examples

The air crash is thought to have been caused by pilot error.

The pilot baled out as the aircraft crashed into the sea.