Basic Details
Word: Cockpit
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The part of a plane where the pilots sit and control the flight.
Synonyms: Flight deck, pilot's cabin
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Take the cockpit: To assume control or responsibility of a situation. Example: "When the project started to fail, Jane decided to take the cockpit and lead the team."
- Cockpit of emotions: Referring to a place (often metaphorical) where strong feelings are managed or navigated. Example: "During the performance, he felt he was in the cockpit of emotions, trying to keep calm on stage."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The cockpit of the aircraft was filled with various buttons and screens that the pilots used to navigate.
Example 2: After a thorough training, she felt confident sitting in the cockpit for her first solo flight.
Example 3: Pilots often communicate important information from the cockpit to the cabin crew to ensure passenger safety.
Fun Fact
The term "cockpit" originally referred to a pit for cockfighting, and later it was used to describe the area in ships where the steering took place before being adopted in aviation!
Famous Quote
"A pilot is not defined by the aircraft he flies, but by his experience in the cockpit." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cockpit" mean?
a) A place for cooking
b) The part of a plane for pilots
c) A type of bird's nest
d) A room in the house
Answer: b) The part of a plane for pilots
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cockpit"?
a) Passenger lounge
b) Flight deck
c) Cargo hold
d) Control tower
Answer: b) Flight deck
3. Which sentence uses "cockpit" correctly?
a) The cockpit was filled with delicious food.
b) He enjoys painting in the cockpit.
c) The pilot adjusted the controls in the cockpit.
d) The children played in the cockpit.
Answer: c) The pilot adjusted the controls in the cockpit.
4. Which idiom means to take control of a situation?
a) Cockpit of emotions
b) Take the cockpit
c) Flying by the seat of your pants
d) In the driver's seat
Answer: b) Take the cockpit
5. What is the opposite of "cockpit"?
a) N/A
b) Kitchen
c) Storage room
d) Garden
Answer: a) N/A
