On manual
adjective
Something done or operated by hand, not automatically or using a machine.
He had to switch the system back to on manual when the automatic system malfunctioned.
Often appears as...
- put on manual
- switched to on manual
adjective
Requiring human effort, skill, or concentration, instead of being done or controlled by a machine.
The computer system is on manual, we need to restart the servers ourselves.
Often appears as...
- system on manual
- unit on manual
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Something done or operated by hand, not automatically or using a machine.
He had to switch the system back to on manual when the automatic system malfunctioned.
Often appears as...
- put on manual
- switched to on manual
adjective
Requiring human effort, skill, or concentration, instead of being done or controlled by a machine.
The computer system is on manual, we need to restart the servers ourselves.
Often appears as...
- system on manual
- unit on manual
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Human Involvement
Emphasize the need for a person to take action, unlike automatic processes.
The crane is malfunctioning, we need to operate it on manual.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Situations
Often used when technology fails or isn't trusted, requiring manual oversight.
After the power outage, the security gates are remaining on manual.
Pro Tip 3/3Control Transfer
Indicates a deliberate switch from automatic to hand-operated control.
Due to the storm, the pilot switched the plane's navigation to on manual.
Pro Tip 1/3Human Involvement
Emphasize the need for a person to take action, unlike automatic processes.
The crane is malfunctioning, we need to operate it on manual.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Situations
Often used when technology fails or isn't trusted, requiring manual oversight.
After the power outage, the security gates are remaining on manual.
Pro Tip 3/3Control Transfer
Indicates a deliberate switch from automatic to hand-operated control.
Due to the storm, the pilot switched the plane's navigation to on manual.
Pro Tip 1/3Human Involvement
Emphasize the need for a person to take action, unlike automatic processes.
The crane is malfunctioning, we need to operate it on manual.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Situations
Often used when technology fails or isn't trusted, requiring manual oversight.
After the power outage, the security gates are remaining on manual.
Pro Tip 3/3Control Transfer
Indicates a deliberate switch from automatic to hand-operated control.
Due to the storm, the pilot switched the plane's navigation to on manual.
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