Security System Terminology

noun a machine or device that operates automatically

adjective relating to a process or action that is done without conscious thought or effort

• The new car comes with an automatic transmission.
• I love how my phone automatically updates all my apps.
• I set my alarm clock to wake me up automatically in the morning.
• His response was like an automatic reflex, he didn't even have to think about it.

verb to connect or link closely or firmly

adjective joined closely or locked together

• The gears were carefully interlocked to ensure smooth operation.
• The puzzle pieces were interlocked together to complete the picture.
• Their fingers were interlocked as they walked down the street.
• The two companies were interlocked in a complex web of partnerships and agreements.

noun a virtual boundary created around a specific geographical area, used for location-based marketing or security purposes

• Geofencing is a location-based service that allows businesses to create virtual boundaries around a specific area.
• I set up geofencing on my phone so I get notifications when I enter a certain area.
• I love how geofencing tracks my location for me, it's like having my own personal stalker.
• Using geofencing is like putting an invisible fence around your property to keep unwanted visitors out.