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robot

Definition

  • noun: a real or imaginary machine that is controlled by a computer and is often made to look like a human or animal
  • noun: a machine that looks like a human being and performs various complex acts (as walking or talking) of a human being
  • sometimes used figuratively to describe a person who seems to do things automatically or who seems to have no feelings or emotions

Examples

  • A 'robotic' arm is used to mix the chemicals.

  • He answered their questions 'robotically'.

  • He answered the questions like a 'robot'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) All right, varlet! We're losing a little tolerance. Bring me up. Shut down! Shut down immediately! Circuits don't respond, sir! Then cut the robot power! Power cut! Oh, my head! l'm freezing! Gotta get to the hotel. l think l'm gonna be sick. (..)
    1973 Westworld
  • (..) Get lunch on your own. Couple of places in town to eat. Don't look like much here, but we have everything. Just a minute. You mean to tell me he's a robot? That's what l mean to tell you. We're paying $ a day for this? lt's authentic. The West of the s. Well, at least they could've made it (..)
    1973 Westworld