robot

noun
UK: /ˈrəʊ.bɒt/
US: /ˈroʊ.bɑːt/

  1. A machine controlled by a computer, used to do jobs automatically.

    1. The robot can clean the floor quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. Factories use robots because the robot does the job well. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who seems to act like a machine, without thinking or feeling.

    1. He is such a robot, never showing emotion. [ ] [ ]
    2. After working long hours, the programmer felt like a robot devoid of creativity. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

zombie automaton android
robot verb

  1. To perform a task in a mechanical or automated way.

    1. I just robot through my work today. [ ] [ ]
    2. She roboted her way through the presentation, lacking any genuine enthusiasm. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "robot" in English means: A machine controlled by a computer, used to do jobs automatically., A person who seems to act like a machine, without thinking or feeling..

The phonetic transcription of "robot" is /ˈrəʊ.bɒt/ in British English and /ˈroʊ.bɑːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "robot": zombie, automaton, android.

Example usage of "robot": "The robot can clean the floor quickly.". More examples on the page.