automatic

[[t]ɔ͟ːtəmæ̱tɪk[/t]]

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automatics

1) ADJ An automatic machine or device is one which has controls that enable it to perform a task without needing to be constantly operated by a person. Automatic methods and processes involve the use of such machines.

Modern trains have automatic doors.

2) N-COUNT An automatic is a gun that keeps firing shots until you stop pulling the trigger.

He drew his automatic and began running in the direction of the sounds...

The gunmen opened fire with automatic weapons.

3) N-COUNT An automatic is a car in which the gears change automatically as the car's speed increases or decreases.

4) ADJ An automatic action is one that you do without thinking about it.

All of the automatic body functions, even breathing, are affected.

Syn:

instinctive

Derived words:

automatically [[t]ɔ͟ːtəmæ̱tɪkli[/t]] ADV-GRADED usu ADV with v

Strangely enough, you will automatically wake up after this length of time...

Automatically Tommy's hand went to his forehead.

5) ADJ: usu ADJ n If something such as an action or a punishment is automatic, it happens without people needing to think about it because it is the result of a fixed rule or method.

Those drivers should face an automatic charge of manslaughter...

Israel offers automatic citizenship to all Jews who want it.

Derived words:

automatically ADV usu ADV with v, also ADV n/adj

As an account customer, you are automatically entitled to a variety of benefits...

Anyone giving in excess of ₤100 automatically becomes a member of the Trust.