autopilot

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Related terms 1.2.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

auto- +‎ pilot

[edit] Noun

autopilot (plural autopilots)

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. A state of mind where one no longer thinks about doing his actions, he just does them seemingly as a second nature

   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.

[edit] Related terms

• automatic

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