Remote: meaning, definitions and examples

Included twice, could be a typo, so it’s treated as the same as the first 'remote'.

• The remote is broken, we need to get another one.
• Let's find the remote to start the movie.

Generally used to describe a device that controls video game systems, and sometimes other electronic devices. It can be used to refer to TV remotes, but less commonly.

• I need a new controller for my PlayStation.
• This controller is hard to use for changing channels.

Informal term, often used in casual conversations or among family members, to refer to a TV remote.

• Where's the clicker? I need to mute the TV.
• Mom, can you find the clicker?

Very informal and somewhat outdated term, used humorously or in a lighthearted context to refer to a remote control.

• Hand me the zapper, let's see what's on TV.
• Grandpa always called it the zapper.

Use 'remote' to describe a location that is far away from populated areas or commonly visited places.

• The village is in a remote area, far from any major city

Use 'distant' to describe something far away, either in terms of physical location or emotional connection.

• He could see a distant mountain range from his window

Use 'isolated' to describe a place or situation where there is a lack of contact with other people or things, often used with a slightly negative connotation.

• The cabin was completely isolated, surrounded by dense forest

Use 'outlying' for areas or places that are situated far from the center or the main part of something, often used to describe regions or communities.

• Many services are harder to access in the outlying districts of the city

Use this word when referring to something situated far from the main areas of activity or a central place. It can also describe a person who is not closely related to or interested in something.

• He lives in a remote village, far from the city.
• There is only a remote chance of rain today.

Use this phrase when describing a physical relocation or a shift from a previous position or viewpoint. It often implies a deliberate action.

• She decided to move away from her hometown to start a new life in the city.
• The company is moving away from traditional marketing strategies in favor of digital marketing.

Use this phrase when referring to the act of removing an item from a confined space or a location. It can also have an informal, sometimes negative, implication when referring to eliminating or dealing with something or someone.

• He took out his wallet to pay for the meal.
• The exterminator was called in to take out the pests.

Use this word when talking about removing something, especially by effort or force. Commonly used in contexts like removing information, substances, or objects from a larger structure.

• The dentist had to extract the tooth because it was badly decayed.
• Scientists were able to extract DNA from the ancient remains.