robot

UK
/ˈrəʊbɒt/
US
/ˈroʊbɑt/

Translations

robotnoun
robots
pl
UK
/ˈrəʊbɒt/
US
/ˈroʊbɑt/
The robot cleaned the entire house in an hour.
Робот убрал весь дом за час.
robotadjective
UK
/ˈrəʊ.bɒt/
US
/ˈroʊ.bɑt/
Used attributively (e.g., "robot arm"), functioning as an adjective meaning ‘relating to or operated by robots’.

Definitions

robotnoun
A machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically, especially one programmable by a computer.
The factory uses a robot to assemble the cars with precision and speed.
A person who behaves in a mechanical or unemotional manner.
He went through his daily routine like a robot, showing no enthusiasm or emotion.
A fictional or hypothetical person-like machine capable of performing human tasks.
In the science fiction novel, the protagonist befriends a robot who helps him on his journey.
A traffic light, especially in South African English.
Take a right at the next robot; the mall will be on your left.
robotadjective
Relating to, involving, or operated by robots.
The assembly line is equipped with robot arms that work around the clock.
Resembling a robot in being mechanical, stiff, or unemotional.
He gave a robot reply, speaking in a flat monotone.