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   remote

   /rɪˈməʊt/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a place) situated far from the main centres of population; distant: "the area is remote from the usual tourist routes" Similar farawaydistantfarfar offfar removeddim and distantisolatedout of the wayoutlyingoff the beaten tracksecludedin the depths of …hard to findlonelyin the back of beyondin the hinterlandsoff the mapin the middle of nowheregodforsakenobscureinaccessiblecut-offunreachablefarawayfar-flungin the backwoodslonesomein the backveldin the plattelandin the backblocksin the booayinformal:unget-at-ablein the sticksjerkwaterin the tall timbersBarcoobeyond the black stumpliterary:lonearchaic:unapproachableOpposite closenearcentral
   • ▪ distant in time: "a golden age in the remote past"
   • ▪ having very little connection with or relationship to: "the theory seems rather intellectual and remote from everyday experience" Similar irrelevant tounrelated tounconnected tounconcerned withnot pertinent toinapposite toimmaterial tounassociated withinappropriate toforeign toalien torare:extrinsic toOpposite relevant
   • ▪ distantly related: "a remote cousin"
   • 2. conducted or working away from a usual workplace or location, making use of communications technology: "companies will understand that remote working can be helpful for employees"
   • ▪ (of an electronic device) operating or operated at a distance by means of radio or infrared signals: "a second feature allows pagers to be alerted from remote alarm sensors"
   • ▪ denoting a device that can only be accessed by means of a network.
   • 3. (of a chance or possibility) unlikely to occur: "chances of a lasting peace became even more remote" Similar unlikelyimprobableimplausibledoubtfuldubiousfar-fetchedfaintslightslimsmallslenderminimalmarginalnegligibleinsignificantinconsiderableOpposite likelystrong
   • 4. aloof and unfriendly in manner: "she seemed remote and patronizing" Similar aloofdistantdetachedimpersonalwithdrawnreserveduncommunicativeunforthcomingunapproachableunresponsiveindifferentunconcernedpreoccupiedabstractedunfriendlyunsociablestand-offishcoolchillycoldhaughtyintrospectiveintrovertintrovertedOpposite friendlyapproachable

   noun

   • 1. a remote control device: "universal remotes which let you operate all your audio/video components from one handset"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘far apart’): from Latin remotus ‘removed’, past participle of removere (see remove).

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word remote, as an adjective or a noun, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Find out how remote can refer to distance, separation, indirectness, smallness, aloofness, or a radio or TV program.

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   Learn the meaning of remote as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms, and related words. Find out how to use remote in different contexts, such as distance, time, relation, or technology.

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   Remote definition: far apart; far distant in space; situated at some distance away. See examples of REMOTE used in a sentence.

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   Remote can mean far away in distance, time, or relation, or not close in meaning or friendship. It can also refer to remote computer systems, servers, or controls. Learn more with examples and synonyms.

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   Remote can mean far away, distant, faint, or operating from a distance. It can also be a noun for a broadcast or a control device. See different meanings, synonyms, and usage examples from various sources.

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   located at a great distance in time or space or degree. adjective. far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship. “a remote relative”. “considerations entirely removed (or remote) from politics”. synonyms: distant. faraway. far removed mentally. loosely knit.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREMOTE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Jul 8, 2012 · Learn the various meanings and uses of the word remote, such as far away, distant, isolated, or slight. Find synonyms, examples, pronunciation, and grammar tips for remote.