auto

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Clipping of automatic (of a gearbox/transmission).

   It's an auto sedan which we picked up from a wholesaler locally.

2. 2
   noun

   Clipping of automobile.

   My brother is an auto mechanic. He can get me a discount on auto parts.

3. 3
   noun

   A setting for automatic operation.

   Put it on auto.

4. 4
   noun

   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.

5. 5
   noun

   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).

6. 6
   verb

   To travel by automobile.

   The food was excellent and well served, and it recalled the Norman cities he had autoed to.

7. 7
   noun

   An autorickshaw.

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

8. 8
   noun

   a motor vehicle with four wheels

Etymology

From Ancient Greek αὐτός (autós, “self”), metanalyzed from auto- in words such as automatic, autopilot, and automobile.