Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
autodestruct
verb
/ˌɔːtəʊdɪˈstrʌkt/
Definition
A mechanism or system designed to destroy itself automatically after a certain condition is met.
Examples
- The spy’s mission took a dangerous turn, and the device was programmed to autodestruct within five minutes.
- In this episode of the series, the main character’s gadget was set to autodestruct if it fell into the wrong hands.
Meaning
To self-destruct or to cause oneself to be destroyed automatically.
Synonyms
- self-destruct
- self-sabotage
- terminate
