remote

A small device you use to control a television or other machine from a distance.

• Where is the remote?
• Press this button on the remote to change channels.
• Both remotes need new batteries.

Similar words: remote control

Common phrases: TV remote, use the remote, remote control

Far from towns, other people, or the place being discussed.

• They live in a remote village.
• Food supplies reached the remote island by boat.
• Some remote areas have no phone signal.

Similar words: distant, isolated, faraway

Opposites: nearby

Common phrases: remote village, remote area, remote island

Working, controlled, or connected from a different place.

• This job allows remote work.
• The engineer gained remote access to the computer.
• A remote operator guided the vehicle through the tunnel.

Similar words: disconnected, hands-free, wireless

Opposites: local

Common phrases: remote control, remote access, remote work

Showing little warmth or interest in other people’s feelings.

• He seemed remote during dinner.
• After the argument, she became emotionally remote.
• His remote manner made it difficult to discuss personal problems.

Similar words: distant, detached, aloof

Opposites: warm

Common phrases: emotionally remote, seem remote, remote manner

Broadcast from a place away from the television or radio studio.

• They arranged a remote broadcast from the stadium.
• The reporter gave a remote interview from the flooded town.
• Remote coverage required a camera crew at the scene.

Similar words: outside

Common phrases: remote broadcast, remote interview, remote coverage