Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

autopilot

[aw-toh-pahy-luht] / ˈɔ toʊˌpaɪ lət /
NOUN
automatic pilot
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

When the vibrations stopped, the crew continued to climb on autopilot, the report said.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

I would love to see autopilot features on cars talk to each other so cars can move more efficiently on the road.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

“Instead of eating something on autopilot, you turn it into a small ritual, and over time that awareness starts to shape your everyday choices too,” she explains.

From Salon May 17, 2026

Employees who put all their work tasks on autopilot using AI tools are also in jeopardy of losing the critical-thinking skills that will make them valued assets in the new era of work.

From MarketWatch Apr. 11, 2026

Most of the time I functioned on autopilot and moved through my schedule with practiced determination.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




Vocabulary lists containing autopilot


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training