autopilot meaning

autopilot as a noun

1. a cognitive state in which you act without self-awareness
   • 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

   Synonyms: automatic pilot

   Type of: unconsciousness

2. a navigational device that automatically keeps ships or planes or spacecraft on a steady course

   Synonyms: automatic pilot, robot pilot

   Type of: device

How to pronounce autopilot

autopilot is pronounced /ˈɔtoʊpaɪlət/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.