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pilot

pilot

Meaning of pilot

flies aircraft

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EN-UK/ˈpaɪlət/
EN-US/ˈpaɪlət/
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pilot with Russian translation

pilot usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

The pilot announced turbulence and advised us to keep our seatbelts on.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

After landing, the pilot thanked the cabin crew for their work.

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pilot belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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studentmahasiswa
examujian
homeworkpekerjaan rumah
answer questionsmenjawab pertanyaan
ask questionsmengajukan pertanyaan
deskmeja kerja

pilot synonyms

Related words worth learning together

co-pilot
The pilot who assists the captain; second pilot in the cockpit.
flight instructor
A pilot who trains student pilots; a professional instructor rather than just any pilot.
captain
Refers specifically to the pilot in command of an aircraft; also used in other contexts (ship, team).
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co-pilot

The pilot who assists the captain; second pilot in the cockpit.

B1Often

The co-pilot handled the radio while the captain prepared to land.

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flight instructor

A pilot who trains student pilots; a professional instructor rather than just any pilot.

B2Rarely

She works as a flight instructor at the local flying school.

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captain

Refers specifically to the pilot in command of an aircraft; also used in other contexts (ship, team).

B1Often

The captain made the announcement about the delay.

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pilot meaning: what does it mean?

flies aircraft

pilot pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

pilot is pronounced as /ˈpaɪlət/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

pilot definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The pilot announced turbulence and advised us to keep our seatbelts on. Translation: Пилот сообщил о зонах турбулентности и посоветовал оставаться пристёгнутыми.

Is pilot part of At the Airport vocabulary?

Yes, pilot can be learned in the At the Airport topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is pilot part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, pilot can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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