Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-automatic-pilot
phrase
/ɒn ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈpaɪlət/
Definition
A state of functioning without conscious thought or effort, typically due to familiarity with a task.
Examples
- She was so used to driving that she found herself on automatic pilot and didn’t remember the last few miles.
- During the meeting, his mind drifted, and he spoke on automatic pilot, repeating information without truly engaging.
Meaning
To operate or perform tasks in a mechanical or habitual manner, often as a result of repetitive experience.
Synonyms
- Habitually
- Mechanically
- Repetitively
- Instinctively
