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self-activating

self-activating

1 6.7
A device or system that starts and works by itself without outside help
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : autoinactivado
  • The laboratory uses a self-activating alarm to ensure no dangerous gases go undetected.

Examples

  • New cars often come equipped with self-activating headlights for driving in low light conditions.

  • The self-activating alarm system alerted us immediately.

  • Installing a self-activating sprinkler system can provide extra safety in case of fire.

  • This self-activating device requires no manual operation.

  • The new security system is self-activating, so it starts recording as soon as it detects any motion.

  • This self-activating sprinkler system will turn on automatically when the soil becomes dry.

  • Our latest model features a self-activating function that allows it to reboot without manual assistance.

Synonyms

automatic
vsself-activating
195 3.4

Works by itself with little or no human control

is designed to start and operate without outside input
self-acting
vsself-activating
  • Specialized
6.7

A machine that works automatically without people needing to control it

is designed to start without any external input

Antonyms

manual
101 3.8

Done by hand rather than by a machine

How Automatic

autonomous
51 6.3
self-activating
  • Specialized
1 6.7
manual
101 3.8

Surface Forms

self-activating positive

Morphology

self-activating = activate (transparent) = self + activate + ing

The meaning is directly derived from 'self-' + 'activate' with the participial '-ing', indicating it operates by itself.

Etymology

Self-activating is made of self, which means 'by itself', and activate, which means 'to make work' or 'to start'. So, something described as self-activating starts or works on its own, without outside help.