automatic control system
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Definition of automatic control system - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.group of devices that keeps a process steady without constant human helpTECH.
  • The heating uses an automatic control system to maintain a constant room temperature.
  • The automatic control system shuts down the reactor if temperatures rise too high.
  • An automatic control system adjusts the greenhouse vents according to humidity levels.
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Expressions with automatic

on automatic pilotadj.
operating without conscious control
He answered the questions on automatic pilot.
automatic bill paymentn.
system for paying bills automatically
Automatic bill payment ensures your bills are paid on time.
automatic cameran.
camera that operates without manual intervention
With an automatic camera, you can capture moments without adjusting settings.
automatic doorn.
door that opens and closes by itself using sensors or controls
The automatic door opened as we approached the supermarket..
automatic toastern.
toaster that pops up bread when done
I bought an automatic toaster for quick breakfasts.
automatic releasen.
system that lets something go by itself when conditions are met
The fire door has an automatic release linked to the alarm system.

Expressions with control

under controladj.
not causing any immediate concern
The patient's condition is under control.
control freakn.
person with obsessive need to control events
She is a control freak about her wedding plans.
damage controln.
actions taken to limit negative effects of a problem
The company engaged in damage control after the scandal broke..
outta controladj.
not manageable or under control
The party got outta control after midnight.
beyond one's controladj.
not able to be controlled by someone
The delay was beyond his control.
out of controladj.
wildly unrestrained or violent
The party got out of control after midnight.
control the purse stringsv.
have authority over financial decisions
The finance committee controls the purse strings of the organization.
have fingertip controlv.
control something with great precision and ease
She can have fingertip control over the aircraft's movements.
in controladj.
having authority over a situation or task
She is in control of the entire project.
remote controln.
device used to operate appliances from a distance
He lost the remote control for the TV.

Expressions with system

old-boy systemn.
system of favoritism among former classmates
He got the job through the old-boy system.
system crashn.
sudden failure of a computer system
The system crash caused data loss.
spoils systemn.
system of rewarding loyal party members with public office
Many argued that the spoils system undermined meritocracy.
turnkey systemn.
fully operational solution requiring no setup
They purchased a turnkey system to streamline operations.
break the systemv.
cause a system to stop working
The new software update might break the system.
cheat the systemv.
use dishonest methods to gain advantage
He tried to cheat the system by using fake documents.
get it out of my systemv.
express or experience something to stop feeling it inside
I needed to get it out of my system by talking about my problems.
out of one's systemadj.
no longer affecting one's emotions or thoughts
After talking it out, he's finally out of his system.
buck the systemv.
resist or oppose established rules or authority
She decided to buck the system and start her own business.
game the systemv.
use rules to gain unfair advantage
He tried to game the system to win the contest.

Terms related to automatic control system

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Terms with automatic control system included in their meaning

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rain sensorn.
technology
device that detects rainfall and triggers automatic control of another system
manual overriden.
technology
control that lets a person temporarily replace an automatic system
valve bodyn.
automotive
complex hydraulic control block in an automatic transmission system

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  1. French:système de contrôle automatique, ...
  2. German:automatisches Regelsystem, ...
  3. Italian:sistema di controllo automatico, ...
  4. Spanish:sistema de control automático, ...
  5. Portuguese:sistema de controlo automático, ...
  6. Chinese:自动控制系统, ...
  7. Japanese:自動制御システム, ...
  8. Arabic:نِظَام تَحَكُّم آلِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַעֲרֶכֶת בְּקָרַת שֶׁר, ...
  10. Russian:система автоматического управления, ...
  11. Ukrainian:автоматична система керування, ...
  12. Hindi:स्वचालित नियंत्रण प्रणाली, ...
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