standbyrobot
nounUK /ˈstændbaɪ ˈrəʊbɒt/
US /ˈstændbaɪ ˈroʊbɑːt/
A robot that waits quietly and helps when it is needed.
The standbyrobot sat in the corner until the lights went out.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A robot kept ready to replace another robot if it breaks.
When the main robot stopped working, the standbyrobot took over.
3. A robot that stays in sleep mode until someone calls it.
Say the wake word and the standbyrobot will turn on.
4. A person who acts like a robot, always waiting to be told what to do.
Don't be a standbyrobot—think for yourself!