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/ˈkɒk.pɪt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The area in an aircraft where the pilot and co-pilot control the flight and manage the navigation and communication systems.
The pilot entered the cockpit to prepare for takeoff.
The area in a racing car where the driver sits and operates the vehicle.
He adjusted the mirrors in the cockpit before the race began.
The space in a boat where the steering and controls are located, often called the helm.
She steered the sailboat from the cockpit while keeping an eye on the sails.
An area where a pilot sits in a spacecraft.
The cabin crew assisted the astronauts as they entered the cockpit for their mission.
Etymology
Late 16th century, originally referring to a pit for fighting cocks, hence 'cockpit'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
take the cockpit
To take control or command of a situation.
cockpit voice
The communication and interaction in the cockpit environment, particularly among pilots.
Related Words
pilot
The person who operates the aircraft.
aviation
The flying or operating of aircraft.
dashboard
The panel for controls and instruments in a vehicle.
Slang Meanings
The place where decisions are made.
He's the boss here; it's his cockpit.
Used humorously to refer to a cramped or confined space.
This car feels like a cockpit with all its gadgets.