Dictionary
automatic pilot
noun
Definition of AUTOMATIC PILOT
1
: autopilot 1
2
: a state or condition in which activity or behavior is regulated automatically in a predetermined or instinctive manner <doing his job on automatic pilot>
See automatic pilot defined for English-language learners
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of AUTOMATIC PILOT
1915
Learn More About AUTOMATIC PILOT
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: automatic pistolPrevious Word in the Dictionary: automatic machineAll Words Near: automatic pilot
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up automatic pilot? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).