Associations to the word «Autopilot»

Wiktionary

AUTOPILOT, noun. A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.
AUTOPILOT, noun. A state of mind where one no longer thinks about doing one's actions, but acts mechanically
AUTOPILOT, verb. (intransitive) (of a vehicle) To pilot itself; to drive or travel automatically.

Dictionary definition

AUTOPILOT, noun. A cognitive state in which you act without self-awareness; "she went about her chores on automatic pilot"; "too much of the writing seems to have been done on automatic pilot"; "she talked and he dozed and my mind went on autopilot".
AUTOPILOT, noun. A navigational device that automatically keeps ships or planes or spacecraft on a steady course.

Wise words

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