- to apply the principles of automation to (a mechanical process, industry, office, etc.).
- to operate or control by automation.
- to displace or make obsolete by automation (often followed by out): The unskilled jobs are going to be automated out.
- to install automatic procedures, as for manufacturing or servicing; follow or utilize the principles of automation: Many banks have begun to automate.
- to make (a manufacturing process, factory, etc) automatic, or (of a manufacturing process, etc) to be made automatic
