Autopilot

Origin

- + pilot

Full definition of autopilot

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. A state of mind where one no longer thinks about doing one's actions, but acts mechanicallyI've been doing this 12 hours non-stop, and am so hungry and tired that I've stopped thinking: I'm now on autopilot.

Related terms

• automatic

Verb

1. (intransitive, of a vehicle) To pilot itself; to drive or travel automatically.----