Remotely: meaning, definitions and examples

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remotely

[ rɪˈmoʊtli ]

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work

In a way that is not in physical contact or not in the usual place of work.

Synonyms

from a distance, off-site, virtually

Examples of usage

She works remotely from home.
The team communicates remotely through video calls.

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technology

By means of a remote or distant computer system.

Synonyms

externally, from a distance

Examples of usage

You can access the files remotely from any location.
The device can be controlled remotely using a smartphone.

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location

Located far away; situated at a distance.

Synonyms

distant, far-off, isolated

Examples of usage

The village is remotely located in the mountains.
They decided to build a house in a remotely secluded area.

Translations

Translations of the word "remotely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 remotamente

🇮🇳 दूरस्थ रूप से

🇩🇪 fern

aus der Ferne
remote

🇮🇩 jarak jauh

🇺🇦 дистанційно

🇵🇱 zdalnie

🇯🇵 リモートで

🇫🇷 à distance

🇪🇸 de forma remota

🇹🇷 uzaktan

🇰🇷 원격으로

🇸🇦 عن بُعد

🇨🇿 na dálku

🇸🇰 na diaľku

🇨🇳 远程

🇸🇮 na daljavo

🇮🇸 fjarstýrt

🇰🇿 қашықтан

🇬🇪 დისტანციურად

🇦🇿 uzaqdan

🇲🇽 de forma remota

Word origin

The word 'remotely' originates from the term 'remote,' which comes from the Latin word 'remotus,' meaning 'removed' or 'distant.' The adverb 'remotely' started to gain popularity in the 19th century with the advancement of communication technologies and the concept of working from a distance. It has since become a common term used in various fields such as technology, work environments, and geographical descriptions.