remote

Definition

  • noun: a radio or television program or a portion of a program originating outside the studio
  • adjective: far away
  • adjective: separated by an interval or space greater than usual
  • synonyms: distant, remote control, alien

Examples

  • The computer is capable of 'remote access'. [=it is possible to become connected to this computer from another place]

  • The mission is to transport medical supplies to 'remote' areas/places/regions of the globe.

  • The 'remoteness' of his location made it hard for rescuers to reach him.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Chris-Craft? Couldn't get any better, buddy. Nice. Yeah. Hi, this is Dylan. We met at... Right. Can I ask you a huge favor? My number. Here's the remote. My friend Dave from across the hall, his oven broke, so he'll be using the kitchen. Your friend Dave is here using the kitchen or watching me? (..)
    2011 Friends with Benefits
  • (..) Did you run a marathon before this? - Okay. Give me... - No! - No, no. I wanna save it. I gotta save it. - No. That's enough! - Give me the remote! Shut up! - No, I wanna watch it over and over. Foil wrapper... Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay. It's okay, it'll be up on YouTube. (..)
    2011 Friends with Benefits