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remote

 

[ rɪˈməʊt ]

Noun / Adjective / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

control

A device used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance, as a piece of equipment that can be operated from a distance by radio or television.

Synonyms

clicker, controller, zapper

Examples of usage

  • The remote for the TV allows you to change channels without getting up from the couch.
  • She used the remote to adjust the temperature on the air conditioner.
Context #2 | Adjective

far away

Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.

Synonyms

distant, isolated, outlying

Examples of usage

  • The village was so remote that it took hours to reach by car.
  • We decided to go camping in a remote area to get away from the city.
Context #3 | Verb

remove

To remove or move something to a distance.

Synonyms

extract, move away, take out

Examples of usage

  • He used a remote to remotely open the gate.
  • She remotely accessed the files from her computer.

Translations

Translations of the word "remote" in other languages:

🇵🇹 remoto

🇮🇳 दूरस्थ (дистанційний)

🇩🇪 fern

🇮🇩 jauh

🇺🇦 віддалений

🇵🇱 zdalny

🇯🇵 リモート (дистанційний)

🇫🇷 à distance

🇪🇸 remoto

🇹🇷 uzak

🇰🇷 원격 (дистанційний)

🇸🇦 بعيد

🇨🇿 vzdálený

🇸🇰 vzdialený

🇨🇳 远程 (дистанційний)

🇸🇮 oddaljen

🇮🇸 fjarstýring

🇰🇿 қашықтан

🇬🇪 შორეული

🇦🇿 uzaq

🇲🇽 remoto

Etymology

The word 'remote' originated from the Latin word 'remotus', which means 'far off' or 'distant'. It has been used in English since the late 15th century to describe something situated far away or separated by distance. Over time, the term has evolved to also refer to devices that can be operated from a distance, such as remote controls.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,919, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.