automate

Meaning

To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.

To use machines or computers to control or operate a process, making it automatic.

Example Sentences

Many companies automate their processes to save time.

The company decided to automate its customer service operations.

Example Expressions

fully automate

Synonyms

mechanize, systematize, robotize, computerize, digitize

Entry 1

mechanize, systematize, robotize, computerize

Entry 2

mechanize, computerize, digitize, systematize

Antonyms

manual, traditional, hand-operated, manualize, humanize

Entry 1

manual, traditional, hand-operated

Entry 2

manualize, humanize

Collocations

automate tasks, automate systems, automate workflow, fully automate