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English noun: autopilot

1. autopilot (cognition) a cognitive state in which you act without self-awareness


SamplesShe 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.


Synonymsautomatic pilot


Broader (hypernym)unconsciousness

2. autopilot (artifact) a navigational device that automatically keeps ships or planes or spacecraft on a steady course


Synonymsautomatic pilot, robot pilot


Broader (hypernym)device


Part holonyminertial guidance system, inertial navigation system









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