automated command

[/ˌɔːtəˈmeɪtɪd ˈkɒmɑːnd/]
nounpl: automated commands
comando automatizado
1. A pre-programmed instruction or set of instructions executed automatically by a computer system without direct user intervention
The system sends an automated command to backup files every night at midnight.
O sistema envia um comando automatizado para fazer backup dos arquivos toda noite à meia-noite.
2. In military or operational contexts, a directive that is executed without human approval once triggered
The automated command initiated emergency protocols when the sensor detected a breach.
O comando automatizado acionou os protocolos de emergência quando o sensor detectou uma invasão.
3. A script or macro that performs a series of operations in sequence automatically
She created an automated command to process all the data files in bulk.
Ela criou um comando automatizado para processar todos os arquivos de dados em lote.
This term is primarily used in technical and professional contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian companies, it's commonly used in IT departments, DevOps teams, and automation specialists' workflows. The phrase reflects the growing importance of automation in both countries' tech industries and is essential vocabulary for software engineers, system administrators, and cybersecurity professionals.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
automated instructionautomatic procedurescheduled commandscriptmacrobatch command
Antonyms / Antônimos
manual commandinteractive commanduser-initiated command

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comando automatizado
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese technical contexts
São Paulo
comando automático
Alternative phrasing occasionally used in tech hubs
Portugal
comando automatizado
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; European Portuguese uses identical terminology
USA Technical Jargon
automated command
Standard term in IT, cybersecurity, and software engineering fields

Related Words

automationcommand linescriptingbatch processingscheduled taskprotocol

Related Idioms & Phrases

set on autopilot
run like clockwork
trigger automatically
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