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    Pilotear (en. Fly)

    /piloˈtear/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To perform the action of directing an airplane.
    The pilot is responsible for piloting the airplane during the flight.
    El piloto se encarga de pilotear el avión durante el vuelo.
    To control a boat.
    The captain has the skill to pilot the boat in difficult waters.
    El capitán tiene la habilidad de pilotear el barco en aguas difíciles.
    To guide or lead in a more abstract context.
    She knows how to pilot the project to success.
    Ella sabe pilotear el proyecto hacia el éxito.

    Etymology

    From French 'piloter', which means to direct a ship or an aircraft.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pilot an airplane
    To direct an airplane during flight.
    pilotear un avión
    to pilot a boat
    To control a vessel at sea.
    pilotear un barco
    to pilot a project
    To lead or manage a project to its completion.
    pilotear un proyecto

    Related Words

    pilot
    A person who directs an airplane.
    piloto
    navigator
    A person who guides a boat or vessel.
    navegante
    captain
    A leader or person in charge of a vessel.
    capitán

    Slang Meanings

    To use an airplane or boat for recreational activities.
    This weekend we are going to pilot for fun.
    El fin de semana vamos a pilotear por diversión.
    To manage a difficult situation.
    We need to pilot this crisis carefully.
    Hay que pilotear esta crisis con cuidado.