1. people who operate aircraft
2. people who guide ships through dangerous waters
Usage: nautical
3. trial episodes of television shows
Usage: television

1. operates or flies an aircraft
2. guides or leads something through a process

Examples

• The airline pilots completed their safety checks before takeoff.
• Harbor pilots help large ships navigate safely into port.
• The network ordered three new pilots for the fall season.
• She pilots commercial jets for a major airline.
• The manager pilots new projects through the approval process.
• Military pilots train for years before flying combat missions.
• The captain pilots the ship through the narrow channel.