nounπShareA machine built to carry out some complex task or group of tasks by physically moving, especially one which can be programmed."In the car factory, robots weld the metal pieces together to build the car frames. "technologymachineelectronicscomputingtechnicalscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn intelligent mechanical being designed to look like a human or other creature, and usually made from metal."The factory uses robots to assemble cars quickly and efficiently. "technologymachineelectronicsscienceinhumanbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who does not seem to have any emotions."After years in the same job, some workers become like robots, performing their tasks efficiently but without any enthusiasm. "characterhumanpersoninhumanemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA traffic light (from earlier robot policeman)."The robots at the intersection blinked red, telling the cars to stop. "traffictechnologymachineelectronicssigndeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA theodolite which follows the movements of a prism and can be used by a one-man crew."The surveyor used robots to precisely map the construction site, allowing him to work alone efficiently. "technologytechnicaldevicemachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA style of dance popular in disco in which the dancer imitates the stiff movements of a stereotypical android robot."At the disco party, some people were doing the robots, moving their arms and legs in jerky, mechanical ways like they were made of metal. "styledanceentertainmentmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
