pilot

pilot

verb

Definition of PILOT

1

to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed <piloted the figure skater through the national championships>

Synonyms coach, counsel, lead, mentor, pilot, shepherd, show, tutor

Related Words godfather; direct, engineer, steer, sway; accompany, attend, chaperone (or chaperon), convoy, escort, see, squire; oversee, superintend, supervise; drill, train; brief, enlighten, inform; instruct, school, teach, tutor; inculcate, indoctrinate; cultivate, foster, nurture

2

to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front <the lead rider piloted the rest of the team>

Synonyms conduct, direct, guide, marshal (also marshall), pilot, route, show, steer, usher

Related Words precede; accompany, attend, chaperone (or chaperon), convoy, escort, see; control, manage

Near Antonyms dog, hound, shadow, tail, tailgate

Antonyms follow, trail

3

to operate or control the course of <managed to pilot the plane to safety despite the failure of the left engine>

Synonyms conn (also con), helm, pilot, steer

Related Words commandeer, hijack (also highjack)