adj. 1 working by itself, without direct human intervention. 2 a done spontaneously (automatic reaction). b following inevitably (automatic penalty). 3 (of a fire arm) able to be loaded and fired continuously. 0 (of a vehicle or its transmission) using gears that change automatically. n. 1 automatic machine, firearm, or tool. 2 vehicle with automatic transmission. o automatically adv. [related to AUTOMATON] automatic pilot n. device for keeping an aircraft or ship on a set course. automation La:ta’meif(a)n/ n. use or introduction of automatic methods or equipment in place of manual labour.
