Synonyms

autopilot

American

[aw-toh-pahy-luht] / ˈɔ toʊˌpaɪ lət /

noun

automatic pilot.

autopilot British

/ ˌɔːtəˈpaɪlət, -təʊ- /

noun

short for automatic pilot

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Etymology

Origin of autopilot

auto- ³ + pilot

Example Sentences

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Since then, Tesla has stopped using the term “autopilot” in California and added “supervised” to describe its Full Self-Driving mode.

From Los Angeles Times

“Or maybe it was an experimental high-tech plane that worked on autopilot.”

From Literature

They allow us to run on autopilot during routine tasks like brushing our teeth or driving along a familiar road, freeing up mental energy for other thoughts.

From Science Daily

I saw the consequences of this “autopilot” spending firsthand in 2015 as a Texas state senator.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tesla’s FSD system carries more features than its autopilot package, which the company describes as a standard advanced driver assistance system that is meant to enhance safety and convenience.

From The Wall Street Journal

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