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

  • (..) - Stay here, okay? Frozone! Yeah! Bob! Hey! Syndrome's remote! The remote controls the robot! - Throw it, throw it! - Go long! Got it! Honey, take out its guns! Gotcha! Mom, I've got it! I've got the remote! A remote? A remote that controls what? The robot? It's coming back! - That wasn't right. - Give me that! (..)
    2004 The Incredibles