"autoaway" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: auto- + away Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|auto|away|id1=automatic}} auto- + away Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} autoaway (uncountable)
  1. (computing) An instant messaging feature that automatically marks a user as being away if the user does not interact with the computer or device in a set period of time. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing

Alternative forms

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