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

  • (..) Were any of you there when it happened? No. But I have pictures of that too. Yeah. There you go. I set my camera up in the girls' room and then waited downstairs with the remote control. And fired it off whenever I heard any commotion. I have to admit. The way her knees are bent, (..)
    2016 The Conjuring 2