Definitions

1. noun

A machine resembling a living being in appearance or function, especially one that is capable of moving around or performing tasks on its own.

“The factory installed a new robot to assemble the cars.”

2. verb

To operate or control a robot, especially to program its movements or actions.

“The engineer learned how to robotically assemble the parts.”

3. noun

A person who behaves in a mechanical or unthinking way, especially in a social situation.

“He was accused of being a robot at the party, just going through the motions.”