autonomous

• Descreve algo que é autogerido ou independente. É frequentemente usado em contexto técnico para sistemas ou veículos que operam sem controle humano.

Describes something that is self-governing or independent, often used in technical contexts for systems or vehicles that operate without human control.

1. Self-governingB2formal

   Having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs, especially in a political context.

   Autônomo

   • The region became an autonomous state after the treaty.
   • Autonomous regions have their own local governments.
   • The country's autonomous territories manage their own education systems.

   Sinônimosindependentself-governingsovereign

   Antônimoscontrolleddependentgovernedsubjectsubjugatedsubordinatesubservient

2. Independent entityB2formal

   Existing and functioning as a separate, independent unit.

   Autônomo

   • The university is an autonomous institution with its own budget.
   • Each department operates as an autonomous unit within the company.
   • The research lab is autonomous from the main organization.

   Sinônimosindependentself-containedself-governingseparatesovereignstand-alone

   Antônimosdependent

3. Self-directedB2formal

   Having the ability to make decisions and act independently, without external control.

   Autônomo

   • She is an autonomous learner who studies without supervision.
   • Autonomous vehicles can navigate roads without human input.
   • The team was given autonomous authority to manage the project.

   Sinônimosfreeindependentself-governingself-reliantself-sufficientsovereign

   Antônimoscontrolleddependentdirectedgovernedguidedsubordinate