answer automatically
[/ˈænsər ɔːˈtɒmætɪkli/]
verb phrase
responder automaticamente
1. to respond to a question, call, or message without conscious thought or deliberation; to reply using automatic or pre-programmed responses
The phone system will answer automatically after three rings.
O sistema telefônico responderá automaticamente após três toques.
2. in technology context: to have a device or software reply without human intervention
The chatbot was programmed to answer automatically to common customer inquiries.
O chatbot foi programado para responder automaticamente às perguntas comuns dos clientes.
3. to react instinctively or habitually without thinking
She tends to answer automatically without considering the question carefully.
Ela tende a responder automaticamente sem considerar a pergunta com cuidado.
In both Brazil and the USA, this phrase is increasingly common in technology and business contexts, particularly with the rise of automated customer service systems, chatbots, and voice assistants. In Brazilian corporate environments, 'responder automaticamente' is frequently used when discussing email auto-replies and customer service automation.
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