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

  • (..) Wait a minute. I'll get it. I'll get it right here. Is right back here. There must be a simpler way... ...of working this... Oh, there's a remote control... ...so that you can just... It's sensitive! I hardly touched it! But it goes up... That's it! That's it! - You know, Ponton. (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther