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

  • (..) Just gather everyone up for a staff meeting, and be happy. Got it. Be happy! Staff meeting, everybody! Snake, Robot, podium duty. Hey. Hey, Etch. Draw! Oh! Got me again. Etch, you've been working on that draw. Fastest knobs in the West. (..)
    1995 Toy Story