robot

CEFRB1

/ˈɹəʊ̯.bɒt/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A machine that can perform tasks automatically or by control.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A machine built to carry out some complex task or group of tasks by physically moving, especially one which can be programmed.

Examples

  • How could I be a robot? Robots don't dream.

  • It only shows you're not a robot.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • /ˈɹoʊ̯.bɑt/
  • /ro.boʈ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An intelligent mechanical being designed to look like a human or other creature, and usually made from metal.

  2. A system of serfdom used in Central Europe, under which a tenant's rent was paid in forced labour.

  3. A bot, software designed to perform a task.

More examples

In context

  • This is the latest in robot technology.

  • We have a robot in the house that does the vacuuming.

  • Although the robot varied from region to region, it was rarely less than burdensome.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From German Robot, from a West Slavic language, ultimately related to Etymology 2, below.