1. past tense of pilot; operated or flew an aircraft, ship, or other vehicle
2. past tense of pilot; guided or led someone through a difficult situation or process
3. past tense of pilot; tested a new program, system, or project on a small scale before full implementation

Examples

• She piloted the small plane across the mountains.
• The captain piloted the ship safely through the storm.
• He piloted the legislation through Congress.
• The teacher piloted her students through the difficult math problem.
• The company piloted the new software in three offices.
• They piloted the educational program for six months before expanding it.
• The experienced guide piloted the hikers down the treacherous trail.