auto-off
Turns itself off
Auto-off describes a feature that automatically shuts something down after a period of inactivity or when certain conditions are met.
It appears most often in product descriptions for electronics, appliances, and tools designed to conserve energy or prevent accidents.
The iron has an auto-off feature that activates after ten minutes.
The hyphenated form functions as an adjective before nouns: auto-off timer, auto-off function.
Ready substitute awaiting use
- idleWithout activity or purpose
- timeoutBrief suspension of play
- energy-efficientUsing minimal power
- low-powerUsing minimal energy
hibernate · inactivity · conservation · dormant · suspend
Appliance for brewing joe
- ironElement twenty-six
- humidifierMoisture-adding appliance
- dehumidifierDevice reducing air moisture
- fanAdmirer or air mover
Becoming dangerously warm
- unattendedLacking supervision or care
- failsafeAutomatic protective default
- protectionGuarding against harm
- hazardSource of potential harm
Enforced waiting period
- countdownBackward enumeration to zero
- programmableAble to accept instructions
- presetConfigured before use
- intervalDuration between two points
minutes · hours · schedule · duration · adjustable · occupancy · configurable · customizable
standby
Ready substitute awaiting use
- idleWithout activity or purpose
- timeoutBrief suspension of play
- energy-efficientUsing minimal power
low-power · hibernate · inactivity · conservation · dormant · suspend
coffeemaker
Appliance for brewing joe
- ironElement twenty-six
- humidifierMoisture-adding appliance
- dehumidifierDevice reducing air moisture
fan · griddle · waffle-maker · hot-plate
overheating
Becoming dangerously warm
- unattendedLacking supervision or care
- failsafeAutomatic protective default
- protectionGuarding against harm
hazard · smoke · malfunction · safeguard
delay
Enforced waiting period
- countdownBackward enumeration to zero
- programmableAble to accept instructions
- presetConfigured before use
interval · minutes · hours · schedule · duration · adjustable · occupancy · configurable · customizable · threshold
screen
Display or barrier
- displayPresentation for viewing
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
computer · laptop · tablet · smartphone · backlight · projector · soundbar · speakers · amplifier · charger
auto, off, autos, automatic, automatically, automation, automate, automated, automating