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piloting

/ˈpaɪ.lə.tɪŋ/

pilotingnoun

Translations

pilotageSens figuré : action de diriger ou de mener un projet.

Her piloting of the project through its initial phases was crucial to its success.

Le pilotage du projet par elle au cours de ses premières phases a été crucial pour son succès.

pilotageSens aéronautique et maritime.

He pursued a career in piloting after obtaining his commercial pilot's license.

Il a poursuivi une carrière dans le pilotage après avoir obtenu sa licence de pilote de ligne.

Definitions

The occupation or skill of navigating and operating an aircraft or ship.

He pursued a career in piloting after obtaining his commercial pilot's license.

The act of guiding or directing a course, especially in a complex or challenging situation.

Her piloting of the project through its initial phases was crucial to its success.

Synonyms

pilotingadjective

/ˈpaɪ.lə.tɪŋ/

Used attributively to denote relation to the act or skill of operating or navigating a vehicle

Translations

de pilotageSe dit d’une compétence ou d’un système lié à la conduite et à la navigation.

Piloting skills are essential for drone operators.

Les compétences de pilotage sont essentielles pour les opérateurs de drones.

Definitions

Relating to the operation, navigation, or guidance of an aircraft, vessel, or analogous system.

Piloting skills are essential for drone operators.

pilotverb

piloting

Gerund

piloted

Past Simple

piloted

Past Participle

piloting

Gerund

/ˈpaɪ.lət/

Translations

piloter

She learned to pilot the aircraft with precision and skill.

Elle a appris à piloter l’avion avec précision et habileté.

expérimenterAu sens de tester à petite échelle avant un déploiement plus large.

The company decided to pilot the new software in a few select offices before a full rollout.

L’entreprise a décidé d’expérimenter le nouveau logiciel dans quelques bureaux sélectionnés avant un déploiement complet.

Additional translations

faire passerSens figuré : guider un projet ou un texte législatif à travers une étape difficile.

Definitions

To act as a guide or leader for a vehicle, especially an aircraft or ship.

She learned to pilot the aircraft with precision and skill.

To test or try out a new idea or product on a small scale before introducing it more widely.

The company decided to pilot the new software in a few select offices before a full rollout.

To guide, steer, or shepherd (a process, proposal, or group) through a difficult or complex course.

The minister piloted the reform bill through parliament despite strong opposition.

Synonyms

pilotnoun

Definitions

A person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft.

The pilot skillfully navigated the plane through the storm.

A television or radio program made to test audience reaction with a view to the production of a series.

The network aired the pilot last night to see if viewers would be interested in a full season.

A guide or leader, especially one who leads a ship through difficult waters.

The harbor pilot boarded the ship to guide it safely to the dock.

A small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner.

The technician checked the pilot light to ensure it was functioning properly.

An experimental or preliminary study, project, or test undertaken to evaluate feasibility, time, cost, risk, and performance before a full-scale operation.

Before launching the nationwide survey, the researchers carried out a pilot to identify potential issues.

A prototype or small-scale model of a product or system built to test viability before full production.

The engineers constructed a pilot of the new water-purification unit to assess its efficiency.

pilotadjective

Definitions

Serving as a prototype or trial version, often used to test a concept or process before full-scale implementation.

The company launched a pilot program to test the new software with a small group of users.

Relating to pilots, piloting, or aviation.

She enrolled in a pilot training program after finishing high school.