self-operating

adjective

self-op·​er·​at·​ing ˌself-ˈä-pə-ˌrā-tiŋ 

: functioning or capable of functioning by itself without a human operator

self-operating machines/cars/robots

Synonyms of self-operating

• automated
• automatic
• robotic

Examples of self-operating in a Sentence

vehicular access to the building complex is controlled by a self-operating gate opener

Recent Examples on the Web

Common areas feature self-operating lifts or sloped entryways. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026

These institutions are not self-operating. — Ken Silverstein, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026

Rick explains that for self-operating providers, understanding that number is critical, yet nearly impossible without technical infrastructure and industry expertise. — Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025

In March 2024, Cognition Labs’ Devin, the self-operating software engineer, grabbed headlines as a proof-of-concept for what agentic AI could be. — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-operating

• accelerating
• accentuating
• accommodating
• accumulating
• adjudicating
• administrating
• affiliating
• agglutinating
• alienating
• alleviating
• amalgamating
• ameliorating