pausingrobot
nounUK /ˈpɔːzɪŋ ˈrəʊbɒt/
US /ˈpɔːzɪŋ ˈroʊbɑːt/
A robot that stops for a moment before it does something.
The pausingrobot stopped and blinked before picking up the toy.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A robot that takes a short break during its work.
The pausingrobot rested for a second, then kept cleaning the floor.
3. A toy robot that freezes when you press its button.
Press the red button and the pausingrobot stands still.
4. A computer program that waits before starting its next task.
The pausingrobot waited ten seconds before sending the message.