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

  • (..) He'll come for her. Where's Miranda Tate? Bane took her. He's holed up at city hall, surrounded by his army. This blocks the remote detonator signal to the bomb. Get it onto it before sunrise. They might hit the button when it starts. - When what starts? - War. (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises