autonomously
gb/ˌɔtˈɑnoʊməsli/ us/ˌɔtˈɑnoʊməsli/
B2
Inglês
Aceções
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adverb
B2
property
1
independently, without outside control
in a way that does things alone, without help or control
Padrão de uso:
[someone/something] works/acts autonomously
Erro comum:
Often confused with 'automatically' (done by a machine); 'autonomously' emphasizes independence and self-direction.
Sinónimos
independently (More common and general; less formal/technical.)
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self-sufficiently (Emphasizes not needing support or resources from others.)
Antónimos
dependently (Relying on others for direction or support.)
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under supervision (With oversight or control by someone else.)
Colocações
work autonomously
|act autonomously
|operate autonomously
|function autonomously
|perform autonomously
|develop autonomously
|learn autonomously
|manage autonomously
|make decisions autonomously
|live autonomously
Temas
work
|daily_life
|business
|education
Exemplos
- After a few weeks of training, she was able to work autonomously.
- The team is small but can operate autonomously for long periods.
- Children should not be expected to manage autonomously without guidance.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I can work autonomously.
- The group acts autonomously.
adverb
technical
C1
property
2
without human input or control
in a way that a machine can do by itself
Padrão de uso:
[machine/system/vehicle] operates autonomously
Erro comum:
Not the same as 'automatically': autonomous systems can perceive conditions and make decisions, not just follow a fixed sequence.
Sinónimos
independently (Less technical; does not necessarily imply automation or decision-making.)
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self-directedly (Highlights control from within the system rather than an operator.)
Antónimos
manually (Controlled directly by a person rather than by a system.)
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remotely (Controlled by a person from a distance (not autonomous).)
Colocações
operate autonomously
|run autonomously
|navigate autonomously
|drive autonomously
|fly autonomously
|move autonomously
|monitor autonomously
|adapt autonomously
|detect autonomously
|coordinate autonomously
Temas
technology
|ai
|transportation
|engineering
Exemplos
- The drone can fly autonomously using GPS and onboard sensors.
- In the test, the vehicle navigated autonomously through city traffic.
- The software agent searches autonomously and reports suspicious activity.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The robot moves autonomously.
adverb
formal
C1
property
3
with self-government or self-rule
in a way that governs itself
Padrão de uso:
[region/community/institution] is governed autonomously
Sinónimos
self-governing (Often used as an adjective; directly emphasizes political self-rule.)
Antónimos
centrally (Controlled by a central government or authority.)
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under direct rule (Governed directly by an outside authority.)
Colocações
govern autonomously
|be governed autonomously
|operate autonomously
|exist autonomously
|administer autonomously
|function autonomously
|manage autonomously
|run autonomously
Temas
politics
|government
|society
Exemplos
- The region is administered autonomously under the national constitution.
- Several communities operate autonomously while remaining part of the state.
- The university is legally required to function autonomously in academic matters.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The region is governed autonomously.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
autonomously
IPA
GB/ˌɔtˈɑnoʊməsli/
US/ˌɔtˈɑnoʊməsli/
Sílabas e acento
autonom - ously (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ously)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: autonomously
- Plural: autonomouslies
Família de palavras
Forms
autonomouslies
noun
Core family
autonomous
adjective B2
autonomy
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
non-autonomous
adjective
Advanced or less common
autonomic
adjective
Expressões
be managed autonomously
1/bˈi mˈænɪd͡ʒd ˌɔtˈɑnoʊməsli/
fixed phrase
business
be managed independently
Exemplos
- The fund is managed autonomously by an independent board.
- Local clinics are managed autonomously to respond quickly to community needs.
drive autonomously
1/dɹˈaɪv ˌɔtˈɑnoʊməsli/
fixed phrase
technical
drive without a human driver
Exemplos
- The car can drive autonomously on highways but not on all city streets.
- Engineers are testing how safely the shuttle can drive autonomously in bad weather.
function autonomously
1/fˈʌŋkʃən ˌɔtˈɑnoʊməsli/
fixed phrase
function independently as a unit
Exemplos
- Each department is set up to function autonomously.
- The module can function autonomously if the network connection drops.
learn autonomously
1/lˈɚn ˌɔtˈɑnoʊməsli/
fixed phrase
learn independently by yourself
to learn by yourself
Exemplos
- Online resources make it easier for students to learn autonomously.
- The course trains learners to set goals and learn autonomously.
operate autonomously
1/ˈɑpɚˌeɪt ˌɔtˈɑnoʊməsli/
fixed phrase
run independently on its own
to run by itself without help
Exemplos
- Once installed, the system can operate autonomously for months.
- The local office is designed to operate autonomously from headquarters.
work autonomously
1/wˈɚk ˌɔtˈɑnoʊməsli/
fixed phrase
work with little supervision
to work alone without someone watching you
Exemplos
- She prefers to work autonomously and manage her own schedule.
- After onboarding, new hires are expected to work autonomously.