pilot
Translation
pilot, aviator
Examples
The pilot landed the plane safely.
The pilot landed the plane safely.
This is a pilot program.
This is a pilot programme.
Grammar Patterns
a pilot of ((a vehicle)) She is a pilot of a commercial aeroplane.
a pilot ((program/study/project)) They launched a pilot study.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aviator, captain, operator
Etymology
From Greek 'pēdon' (rudder), via Italian 'pilota'. It originally meant a person who steers a ship.
Memory Tips
A pilot is the 'captain' of a plane. A 'pilot' episode of a TV show is a test to see if it's popular.