der Pilotbetrieb
Translation
pilot plant, pilot operation, test facility
Examples
Der Pilotbetrieb wurde erfolgreich abgeschlossen.
The pilot operation was successfully completed.
Mehrere Pilotbetriebe testen die neue Technologie.
Several pilot plants are testing the new technology.
Grammar Patterns
der Pilotbetrieb (nominative) the pilot plant The pilot plant starts next week.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Versuchsanlage, Testbetrieb
Etymology
From 'Pilot' (pilot, leading) and 'Betrieb' (operation, company). It literally means a 'leading operation' or a test run.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'pilot' episode for a TV show. A 'Pilotbetrieb' is a test run for a factory or business process before full-scale implementation.