Remote

/rɪˈmoʊt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A device used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance.

I misplaced the remote for the television, and now I can’t change the channel.

adjective

Located far away; distant in space or time.

The cabin is in a remote area, far from the nearest town.

Distant in relation; unfriendly or aloof.

She was very remote and never engaged in conversations with her colleagues.

Operating or controlled from a distance.

He used a remote control to adjust the TV from across the room.

From Latin 'remotus', past participle of 'removere', meaning 'to remove'.

remote control:

A device used to operate equipment from a distance.

remote location:

A place that is far from populated or developed areas.

remote working:

A working arrangement where employees do not commute to a central place of work.

Referring to a situation or location that feels disconnected.

That party was so remote, everyone just sat around quietly.

Describing a person who is emotionally detached.

After the breakup, he became really remote, not wanting to talk to anyone.