auto

noun, verb — 5 senses

auto

noun

UK /ˈɔːtəʊ/ · /ˈɔ.toʊ̯/

Etymology Clipping of automatic.

1

A setting for automatic operation.

Put it on auto.

2

Automotive, Transport, Vehicles An automatic gearbox/transmission.

A body-coloured centre pillar signalled the arrival of an electronic four-speed auto, slight suspension revisions and minor trim changes.

3

Automotive, Transport, Vehicles A car with an automatic gearbox/transmission.

It wasn't too bad but we did hire an auto (couldn't imagine changing gears with my right hand).

auto

verb

Etymology Clipping of automobile.

1

Dated To travel by automobile.

The food was excellent and well served, and it recalled the Norman cities he had autoed to.1907, Automotive Industries, volume 16, page 711:
Christmas Day we decided to spend in snow, in order to feel more at home, and so we autoed up 5000 ft. to Peira Cava and reveled in the winter sports, autoing back to the roses and “summer time” at nightfall.1924, The Smith Alumnae Quarterly, volumes 16-17, page 318:

auto

noun

Etymology Clipping of autorickshaw.

1

India An autorickshaw.

Users are often unable to note down the number of the taxi or the auto as the driver will just zoom past.

Related terms: tuk-tuk

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