автопилот — meaning in English

English meaning

• autopilot noun A system that automatically steers a vehicle, aircraft, or ship without a person actively controlling it.

Senses

автопилот is used for these senses in English:

• autopilot (aviation, nautical) A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.
• autopilot (by extension, figuratively) A state of mind where one no longer thinks about doing one's actions, but acts mechanically.

autopilot — full definition

1. noun A system that automatically steers a vehicle, aircraft, or ship without a person actively controlling it.
2. noun A mental state of doing something automatically, without actively thinking about it.