Meaning of the word "cruise control" in English

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cruise control

US /ˈkruːz kənˌtroʊl/
UK /ˈkruːz kənˌtroʊl/
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Noun

1.

a system in a car or other vehicle that allows the driver to set a constant speed, so that the vehicle maintains that speed without the driver having to press the accelerator pedal

Example:
He set the cruise control to 70 mph on the highway.
Using cruise control can help save fuel on long drives.
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