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countable and uncountable, plural autopilots
(aviation, nautical) A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being. examples
(by extension, figuratively) A state of mind where one no longer thinks about doing one's actions, but acts mechanically examples
third-person singular simple present autopilots, present participle autopiloting, simple past and past participle autopiloted
(intransitive, of a vehicle) To pilot itself; to drive or travel automatically. examples