autopilot
/AO1 T OW0 P AY0 L AH0 T/noun
- 1
A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.
“I set the autopilot to due south, so I could get some rest.”
- 2
(by extension) A state of mind where one no longer thinks about doing one's actions, but acts mechanically
“I've been doing this 12 hours non-stop, and am so hungry and tired that I've stopped thinking: I'm now on autopilot.”
verb
- 1
(of a vehicle) To pilot itself; to drive or travel automatically.
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