autopilot
Translation
autopilot, automatic pilot
Examples
The pilot switched the plane to autopilot.
The pilot switched the plane to autopilot.
I was on autopilot during the meeting.
I was on autopilot during the meeting.
Grammar Patterns
to be on autopilot to do something without conscious thought I drove home on autopilot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: automatic pilot, automatic control
Etymology
From 'auto-' (self) + 'pilot'. Something that pilots by itself.
Memory Tips
Imagine a robot 'auto'matically acting as the 'pilot'. Also used when you do something without thinking.