self-propel
verbUK /ˌself.prəˈpel/
US /ˌself.prəˈpel/
to move yourself without help from anyone or anything else.
The little boat can self-propel across the pond using its small motor.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. to make something move forward by its own power.
The toy car can self-propel after you wind it up.
3. to push or drive yourself to do something without being told.
She can self-propel through her homework without reminders.
4. moving or working by itself without an outside force.
The self-propel feature lets the cart roll on its own.