Pronunciation: /ɑn ˈɔtəˌpaɪlət/
noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things
A1 She can do her job on autopilot.
A2 The robot vacuum cleaner works on autopilot.
B1 After years of practice, he could play the piano on autopilot.
B2 The experienced pilot flew the plane on autopilot during the long journey.
C1 The CEO was able to manage the company on autopilot while focusing on other projects.
C2 The seasoned surgeon performed the complex surgery on autopilot, as if it were second nature.
adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb
A1 She can do her morning routine on autopilot.
A2 After years of practice, he could play the song on autopilot.
B1 During the meeting, she was so familiar with the topic that she spoke on autopilot.
B2 The experienced pilot was able to fly the plane on autopilot for most of the journey.
C1 The professional chef was so skilled that he could prepare a gourmet meal on autopilot.
C2 The seasoned musician performed the complex piece on autopilot, effortlessly captivating the audience.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 She can do her morning routine on autopilot.
A2 He drives to work on autopilot, hardly paying attention to the road.
B1 After years of practice, she can perform the dance routine on autopilot.
B2 The experienced pilot flew the plane on autopilot while monitoring the instruments.
C1 The CEO runs the company on autopilot, trusting his team to handle daily operations.
C2 The seasoned surgeon performed the complex surgery on autopilot, his hands moving with precision and skill.
formal The airplane was flying on autopilot for the majority of the journey.
informal I can do this task with my eyes closed, it's like being on autopilot.
slang I was so tired that I was just on autopilot at work today.
figurative After years of practice, playing the piano feels like being on autopilot.
was on autopilot
are on autopilot
more on autopilot
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will be on autopilot
has been on autopilot
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to be on autopilot
being on autopilot
having been on autopilot