automatedswitch
nounUK /ˈɔːtəmeɪtɪd swɪtʃ/
US /ˈɔːtəmeɪtɪd swɪtʃ/
A switch that turns things on or off by itself without a person touching it.
The automated switch turned on the hallway lights when the sun went down.
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2. A device in a machine that changes electrical connections on its own according to a set program.
The factory robot uses an automated switch to change tools.
3. A software setting that flips a feature on or off automatically based on rules.
An automated switch disabled comments after the post got too old.
4. A person or system that changes plans automatically without being asked.
The backup generator acted as an automated switch during the power cut.