to preprogram

Examples

• All

• You could preprogram it to do all sorts of neat things.

  Blog text (21)

• But just to make sure, we preprogram gestating clones before they leave the cloning chamber with everything they know, feel, and think.

  Fiction book (2001)

• You can preprogram the coffee maker to start brewing at 7 AM every morning.

• Homeowners can preprogram their smart lights to turn on at sunset.

Synonyms

S

to set

vsto preprogram

∞ 1.0

To prepare something for use or an event

makes devices start and run by themselves later rather than only making them ready

C

to configure

vsto preprogram

42 5.2

To change the settings of a device like a computer for a specific use

sets systems beforehand so they run independently later rather than only being arranged

P

to preset

vsto preprogram

2 3.9

To set something before you need to use it

makes devices run automatically later rather than only adjusting settings

P

to prespecify

vsto preprogram

1 7.8

Decide or say something before an event starts

sets up devices so they run by themselves later rather than only stating requirements

P

to preconfigure

vsto preprogram

• Specialized

1 5.3

To set up a device or program in advance so it is ready to use

sets systems to operate automatically later rather than just being ready

A

to automatize

vsto preprogram

• Specialized

1 7.2

To make something work without people using machines or computers

prepares systems beforehand so they run by themselves later rather than only removing people

How Automated

to automate

23 4.0

to preprogram

1 4.8

to program

• Specialized

243 3.4

to configure

42 5.2

to set up

∞ 2.7

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology