1. A self-governing or self-regulating process that operates independently without external control or intervention
The autonomous process of the immune system helps the body fight infections without conscious effort.
O processo autônomo do sistema imunológico ajuda o corpo a combater infecções sem esforço consciente.
2. In computing and robotics, a process that executes automatically according to predetermined rules or algorithms
The autonomous process in the software automatically backs up data every night.
O processo autônomo no software faz backup automático dos dados todas as noites.
3. In psychology, an involuntary mental or physiological process that occurs without conscious awareness
Breathing is an autonomous process that continues even when we are asleep.
A respiração é um processo autônomo que continua mesmo quando dormimos.