# robot

/ˈɹoʊˌbɑt/ (US) · /ɹˈəʊbɒt/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/robot
Updated: 2026-04-24

## Definition

a machine that can do tasks by itself, often ones that are difficult or repetitive for people. It is usually controlled by a computer.

For teachers: a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically, especially one programmable by a computer.

## Examples

- A robot builds cars in the factory.
- The new cleaning robot vacuums the floors while the family is out.
- A surgical robot can perform complex procedures with a level of precision that a human surgeon cannot match.

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