self-ending

adjective
UK /ˌselfˈendɪŋ/
US /ˌselfˈendɪŋ/

Something self-ending stops by itself without anyone helping it stop.

The toy has a self-ending song that stops when it is done.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Able to bring itself to a close naturally.

The story is self-ending, so you do not need to say when it is over.

3. Ending without outside help or control.

The game is self-ending after ten minutes.

4. Having a built-in finish.

This self-ending book closes with a happy last page.