autopilot
noun
au·to·pi·lot
ˈȯ-tō-ˌpī-lət 
1
: a device for automatically steering ships, aircraft, and spacecraft
also
: the automatic control provided by such a device
Examples of autopilot in a Sentence
an airplane equipped with an autopilot
The plane was flying on autopilot.
Recent Examples on the Web
The next generation of Kardashians will soon enough inherit the dynasty’s now quieter cultural dominion, despite the media’s relentless transmutation, because the family has become powerful enough to run on autopilot.
—
M. J. Corey, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
Goodwin basically went on autopilot… but there were cracks throughout Season 10… especially in her relationship with Dr. Dennis Washington.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 May 2025
One way is to create a revenue stream that requires an initial time investment to set it up, but then continues to sell on autopilot.
—Chelsea Tobin, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Are they exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck on autopilot?
—Christine Michel Carter, Parents, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for autopilot
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
M. J. Corey, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
Goodwin basically went on autopilot… but there were cracks throughout Season 10… especially in her relationship with Dr. Dennis Washington.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 May 2025
One way is to create a revenue stream that requires an initial time investment to set it up, but then continues to sell on autopilot.
—Chelsea Tobin, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Are they exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck on autopilot?
—Christine Michel Carter, Parents, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for autopilot
Cite this Entry
“Autopilot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autopilot. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share