self-shutting software

noun

UK /ˌself ˈʃʌtɪŋ ˈsɒftweə/

US /ˌself ˈʃʌtɪŋ ˈsɔːftwer/

Software that closes itself when it is done or when something goes wrong.

The self-shutting software closed on its own after the update finished.

SYNONYMS

auto-closing software self-terminating program automatic shutdown software self-closing application

RELATED WORDS

shutdown timer auto-exit crash handler idle timeout task scheduler

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A program that turns itself off to save power after a period of inactivity.

The self-shutting software powered down the kiosk at midnight.

3. Software designed to close automatically when it detects an error or unsafe condition.

The self-shutting software stopped running when it sensed overheating.

4. A feature that ends a session automatically for security reasons.

Self-shutting software logged everyone out after ten minutes of no activity.