automatic shutdown

US: ˌɔtəˈmætɪk ˈʃʌtˌdaʊn

Definition

Definition of automatic shutdown - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyfeature that makes a device turn off by itself for safety

The heater includes automatic shutdown if it tips over or overheats.
The oven’s automatic shutdown activates after thirty minutes of inactivity.
Many power tools now feature automatic shutdown when a jam is detected.

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Expressions with automatic

on automatic pilot

adj.

operating without conscious control

He answered the questions on automatic pilot.

automatic bill payment

system for paying bills automatically

Automatic bill payment ensures your bills are paid on time.

automatic camera

camera that operates without manual intervention

With an automatic camera, you can capture moments without adjusting settings.

automatic door

door that opens and closes by itself using sensors or controls

The automatic door opened as we approached the supermarket.

automatic toaster

toaster that pops up bread when done

I bought an automatic toaster for quick breakfasts.

automatic release

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 shutdown

government shutdown

situation where government stops its services

The national parks closed during the government shutdown.

hot shutdown

shutdown of equipment before it has completely cooled

The reactor required a hot shutdown after the coolant pump failed.

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auto power off

adj.

automatic shutdown

automatically turning off after a period of inactivity

auto power off

technology

automatic shutdown of a system

reactor trip

nuclear

automatic shutdown of a nuclear reactor for safety

thermal trip

electrical safety

automatic protective shutdown triggered by excessive heat

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French:arrêt automatique, ...
German:automatische Abschaltung, ...
Italian:spegnimento automatico, ...
Spanish:apagado automático, ...
Portuguese:desligamento automático, ...
Chinese:自动关机, ...
Japanese:自動停止, ...
Arabic:إِيقاف تَلْقائِي, ...
Hebrew:כִּבּוּי אוֹטוֹמָטִי, ...
Russian:автоматическое отключение, ...
Ukrainian:автоматичне вимкнення, ...
Hindi:स्वतः बंद होने की सुविधा, ...
Bengali:স্বয়ংক্রিয় বন্ধ হওয়া, ...
Catalan:apagada automàtica, ...
Czech:automatické vypnutí, ...
Danish:automatisk nedlukning, ...
Dutch:automatische uitschakeling, ...
Greek:αυτόματη απενεργοποίηση, ...
Hungarian:automatikus kikapcsolás, ...
Khmer:មុខងារបិទដោយស្វ័យប្រវត្តិ, ...
Korean:자동 차단, ...
Persian:خاموش شدن خودکار, ...
Polish:automatyczne wyłączanie, ...
Portuguese (BR):desligamento automático, ...
Romanian:oprire automată, ...
Swedish:automatisk avstängning, ...
Thai:การปิดเครื่องอัตโนมัติ, ...
Turkish:otomatik kapanma, ...
Vietnamese:tính năng tự động tắt, ...

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