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

  • (..) You get in the bubble with him? No. He can see through the bubble, it's plastic. - Oh, I thought it was like an igloo. - No. It's clear. Who has the remote? He does. The remote goes through the bubble? Yeah. He's in the bubble with the remote. So you have no control over the remote? No. It's frustrating. Yeah. Of course. Yeah. So anyway, you're his favorite comedian. He laughed so hard the other night... (..)
    1992 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Bubble Boy Season: 4 Episode 7