English word autopilot comes from English auto-, English pilot
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| auto- | English (eng) | (from automatic) automatic. (from automobile) relating to cars or the driving of cars. Regarding oneself. |
| pilot | English (eng) | (transitive) To control (an aircraft or watercraft).. (transitive) To guide (a vessel) through coastal waters.. (transitive) To test or have a preliminary trial of (an idea, a new product, etc.) (AU, road transport) A person authorised to drive such a vehicle during an escort.. (AU, road transport, informal) A pilot vehicle.. (mining) The heading or excavation of relatively small dimensions, [...] |
| autopilot | English (eng) | (intransitive, of a vehicle) To pilot itself; to drive or travel automatically. (aviation, nautical) A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.. A state of mind where one no longer thinks about doing one's actions, but acts mechanically. |