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robot

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈroʊbɑːt/ · UK /ˈrəʊbɒt/

Forms: robots

robot means: A machine that moves parts of itself to do difficult jobs, often following computer instructions.

noun

TASK MACHINEB1

A machine that moves parts of itself to do difficult jobs, often following computer instructions.

  • Our robot cleans the floor.
  • The factory installed robots to weld car parts.
  • Can this robot pick up small objects?

Common phrases: industrial robot, cleaning robot, robot arm

HUMANLIKE MACHINEA2

A machine made to look and sometimes move like a person.

  • The robot has two arms.
  • A silver robot greeted us at the entrance.
  • The robots in the film looked almost human.

Similar words: android

Common phrases: humanoid robot, walking robot

AUTOMATIC DEVICEB1

A machine or device that does work automatically.

  • A robot answered the phone.
  • The factory uses robots for several tasks.
  • This robot follows instructions stored in its memory.

Similar words: automaton

Common phrases: automatic robot, telephone robot

MECHANICAL CREATUREB1

An intelligent machine made to look like a person or another living creature.

  • The robot looks like a dog.
  • A tiny robot followed her around the house.
  • These robots can learn and behave like living creatures.

Common phrases: intelligent robot, animal robot

EMOTIONLESS PERSONB2

A person who acts without showing feelings or their own ideas.

  • He acts like a robot.
  • She felt like a robot repeating the same words.
  • They expect us to be robots and obey every order.

Similar words: automaton

Common phrases: like a robot, a mindless robot

Questions about robot

What does robot mean?

A machine that moves parts of itself to do difficult jobs, often following computer instructions.

What is robot in other languages?

Türkçe: robot · Español: robot · Français: robot · Deutsch: Roboter · Italiano: robot · 日本語: ロボット

How do you pronounce robot?

In American English /ˈroʊbɑːt/; in British English /ˈrəʊbɒt/.

How do you use robot in a sentence?

Our robot cleans the floor. The factory installed robots to weld car parts.

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