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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
automates, automating, automated |
| definition 1: |
to convert to a mechanical or electronic system of operation.
The company will soon automate the assembly line. |
| definition 2: |
to control or carry out using mechanical or electronic devices.
They would like to automate some of the dangerous tasks so that there is less risk to human workers. |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to use or adopt a system that uses automatic devices.
Many workers will be laid off when the company automates next year. |
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