self-stopping
adjectiveUK /ˌselfˈstɒpɪŋ/
US /ˌselfˈstɑːpɪŋ/
Able to stop by itself without help from anyone.
The toy car is self-stopping, so it halts when it hits a wall.
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2. A machine or device that shuts itself off when it senses a problem.
The self-stopping motor turns off if it gets too hot.
3. A person who can stop their own actions or habits without being told.
She is self-stopping and knows when to quit playing games.
4. A process that ends on its own after a set time or condition.
The self-stopping timer beeps and then goes quiet.