robotize

[ roh-buh-tahyz, -bot-ahyz ]
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verb (used with object),ro·bot·ized, ro·bot·iz·ing
  1. to turn (someone) into a robot.

  2. to convert for automated operation or production by robots or robotlike machines: to robotize an assembly line.

verb (used without object),ro·bot·ized, ro·bot·iz·ing
  1. to adapt or become adapted to the use of robots or robotics.

Origin of robotize

1
First recorded in 1925–30; robot + -ize
  • Also especially British, ro·bot·ise .

Other words from robotize

  • ro·bot·i·za·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for robotize

robotize

robotise

/ (ˈrəʊbəˌtaɪz) /


verb(tr)
  1. mainly US to automate: robotized assembly lines

  2. to cause (a person) to be or become mechanical and lifeless, like a robot

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