autoplay

English edit

Etymology edit

auto- +‎ play

Noun edit

autoplay (uncountable)

(computing) Any software feature that plays (a video, a compact disc, etc.) automatically.
- 2001, E. Ernst, The desktop guide to complementary and alternative medicine, page 445:
  If you have not enabled autoplay, click on the CD icon that appears on your desktop, then click on 'CAM' to open the application.
- 2004, Tony Bove, Cheryl Rhodes, iLife '04 all-in-one desk reference for dummies, page 346:
  You can even combine the features and make a looping autoplay DVD for a kiosk or self-running demo.
- 2011, Steve Fulton, Jeff Fulton, HTML5 Canvas, page 265:
  Adding controls, looping, and autoplay to an HTML5 video embed is simple.

Translations edit

software feature

Afrikaans: outospeel
Portuguese: reprodução automática f

Verb edit

autoplay (third-person singular simple present autoplays, present participle autoplaying, simple past and past participle autoplayed)

(computing) To play automatically.
Users may leave a Web site in frustration if a video autoplays when they visit.