autopilot | ||
1. | [ noun ] (psychology) a cognitive state in which you act without self-awareness | |
Synonyms: | automatic_pilot | |
Examples: | "she 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" |
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Related terms: | unconsciousness | |
2. | [ noun ] a navigational device that automatically keeps ships or planes or spacecraft on a steady course | |
Synonyms: | robot_pilot automatic_pilot | |
Related terms: | device inertial_guidance_system | |
Similar spelling: |
autoplasty autoplastic |