1. A self-governing initiative or undertaking that operates independently without external control or direction
The team launched an autonomous project to develop new software solutions.
A equipe lançou um projeto autônomo para desenvolver novas soluções de software.
2. An independent academic, artistic, or professional work undertaken by an individual or group with self-direction
She decided to pursue an autonomous project focused on environmental sustainability.
Ela decidiu perseguir um projeto autônomo focado em sustentabilidade ambiental.