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ATO

ATO, abbreviation for Automatic Turn-Off, refers to a technology or device that automatically shuts down or switches off after a specified period or under certain conditions.

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1. Noun (Acronym): ATO stands for Assemble to Order, a manufacturing strategy where products are not built until an order is placed.

The company adopted the ATO approach which allowed them to quickly fulfill customer orders without having to maintain a large inventory.

2. Noun: In the context of military operations, ATO stands for Air Tasking Order, a document that establishes the objectives and tasks to be accomplished by air forces.

The ATO provided clear instructions to the pilots regarding targets and areas of operation.

3. Abbreviation: ATO can also stand for Authorized Training Organization, which refers to an establishment or institution that is officially approved to provide training in a particular field.

The aviation school is an ATO recognized by the national aviation authority for providing pilot training.

4. Noun: ATO can be used to refer to the Australian Taxation Office, the government body responsible for administering the tax system in Australia.

I need to contact the ATO regarding my tax return.

5. Noun: Ato is a term used in Ethiopian cuisine to describe a type of flatbread made from fermented wheat flour.

We ordered injera with a side of a delicious ato.

6. Noun: In popular culture, Ato can be a name or a character representing different personalities in novels, movies, or games.

Ato was the cunning villain in the bestselling fantasy series.

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