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pilots

18 definitions • 18 examples
1
a person who flies an aircraft:
2
a person with detailed knowledge of an area of water, such as that around a port, who goes onto a ship to direct it safely
3
a programme that is made to introduce a new radio or television series and test how popular it is:

Examples:

If you'd seen the pilot, you'd know why they decided not to make a complete series of programmes!
4
a small flame that burns all the time in a gas device, such as a cooker or a device for heating water, and that starts the main flame burning when the gas is turned on
5
A pilot plan, product, or system is used to test how good something is before introducing it:

Examples:

If the pilot scheme is successful, many more homes will be offered the new television service.
6
to fly an aircraft:

Examples:

She piloted the aircraft to safety after one of the engines failed.
7
to test a new product before it is sold:

Examples:

We shall pilot several new cosmetic products to selected potential purchasers.
8
to be responsible for introducing a new law or system and making certain it is established:

Examples:

20 years ago he piloted a bill through Parliament on working conditions.
9
to direct a ship into a port or through an area of water
10
a person who flies an aircraft, or someone who directs a ship safely through an area of water:

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(of a plan, product, or system) done as a test before introducing it:

Examples:

From the pilot episode, this looks to be one of the best new shows we’ll see this fall.
12
a person who flies aircraft:

Examples:

He became a commercial airline pilot after leaving the airforce.
He earned his pilot's licence in the US.
13
a television or radio programme that is made to test how popular it is with an audience in order to decide whether to make a new series:

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14
a test done by a business over a short period to see if a particular product, service, etc. is worth investing in:

Examples:

Assuming the pilot is successful, there are plans to build a further two factories by the end of next year.
15
to fly an aircraft:

Examples:

She pilots planes for the US Postal Service.
16
to test a new idea for a product, service, etc. over a short period to see whether it is worth developing and investing in:

Examples:

The scheme is being piloted by a few councils with a view to extending it nationwide.
17
to be responsible for making sure something develops or goes through a process without problems:

Examples:

pilot sth through sth Two congressmen, one Democrat and one Republican, piloted the bill through the House.
18
a pilot product, programme, project, etc. is something that is tested first over a short period to see whether it is worth developing and investing in:

Examples:

pilot programme/scheme/study The pilot scheme proved that CCTV was a cost-effective way of reducing inner-city crime.
The pilot episode of the series had the biggest viewing numbers of the year.

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