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Definition pilot in American English

pilot verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈpaɪlət/
1

to fly an aircraft

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1.1

to lead a ship through a difficult or dangerous area of water

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2

to try something with a small group of people to find out if it would be successful or popular

Example

The program will initially be piloted in four schools.

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3

to give someone advice or instructions that help them to do something

Example

Our advisors are here to pilot members through the new procedure.

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Definition pilot in American English