Self-opening

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    that opens, or is designed to open automatically, or opens of its own accord. not-comparable

    "Special features enable the cars to be used as mobile classrooms; equipment includes a microphone and inter-car broadcasting equipment, self-opening doors, fluorescent lights, illuminated speedometer, carton disposal units and a folding bed which normally serves as seats on either side of a table."

Example

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"Special features enable the cars to be used as mobile classrooms; equipment includes a microphone and inter-car broadcasting equipment, self-opening doors, fluorescent lights, illuminated speedometer, carton disposal units and a folding bed which normally serves as seats on either side of a table."

Etymology

From self- + opening.

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