Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
autoplay
Verb
/ˈɔːtəˌpleɪ/
Definition
The feature that allows media to start playing automatically without user intervention.
Examples
- Many websites employ autoplay features to enhance user engagement.
- Autoplay can be convenient but may also annoy users if they prefer to choose when to start the content.
- In online streaming services, autoplay helps in seamless viewing by playing the next episode automatically.
Meaning
Autoplay is commonly used in digital media such as videos and music, where content begins playing automatically when the page loads or when the previous item ends.
Synonyms
- Auto-start
- Automatic play
- Instant playback
