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    Pilotar (en. Pilot)

    /pi.loˈtaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To direct the navigation of an aircraft.
    She has a license to pilot commercial airplanes.
    Ella tiene licencia para pilotar aviones comerciales.
    To drive a boat or vessel.
    He offered to pilot the yacht during the vacation.
    Él se ofreció a pilotar el yate durante las vacaciones.
    To lead or guide a project or activity.
    The team needs someone who can pilot the new project.
    El equipo necesita a alguien que pueda pilotar el nuevo proyecto.

    Etymology

    From the French 'piloter', which means to guide a boat.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pilot an airplane
    To drive an airplane.
    pilotar un avión
    to pilot a boat
    To drive a boat.
    pilotar un barco
    to pilot a project
    To lead a project to its completion.
    pilotar un proyecto

    Related Words

    pilot
    Person who pilots an airplane or a boat.
    piloto
    piloting
    The action of piloting.
    pilotaje
    navigation
    The action of navigating or driving a maritime or aerial means of transport.
    navegación

    Slang Meanings

    To be in charge or take control of a situation.
    In the meeting, she knew how to pilot the entire conversation.
    En la reunión, ella supo pilotar toda la conversación.
    To drive or carry out something effectively.
    He pilots the negotiations like an expert.
    Él pilota las negociaciones como un experto.