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

  • (..) makes the bomb we tried to kill it with it in ' look like a firecracker. Sergeant Morales, give me a hand. I thought these nukes all detonated by remote control? The MUTO's knocked out everything electric, including detonators. These can't even range without these things going haywire. But this, (..)
    2014 Godzilla