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

  • (..) coming from you. I suppose you could be an architect. I never said that I was the architect. - Just something else. - She's not even going to ask. If we see her, which is remote. What do you want me to say, I just wandered in? We're having lunch with a friend. He works here. What is his name? (..)
    1990 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Stakeout Season: 1 Episode 2