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pilot
/ˈpaɪ.lət/
Definition
1
A person qualified to operate an aircraft, spacecraft, or ship, especially in a professional capacity.
2
A television episode produced as a prototype to test interest in a proposed series.
3
To direct, guide, or steer something, often metaphorically, as in leading a project or initiative.
Examples
The pilot navigated the turbulence like a pro, while the passengers clutched their armrests like koalas in a storm.
Our team's new project manager is the ultimate pilot, steering us straight into overtime deadlines.
That sitcom pilot bombed harder than a bad fireworks show on the Fourth of July.
She piloted the conversation from small talk to deep secrets faster than a fighter jet.