Definition of "remote" in English

adjective

1. At a distance; disconnected.

   • A remote operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset.
   • remote workers

2. Distant or otherwise inaccessible.

   • After his fall from the emperor's favor, the general was posted to a remote outpost.

3. (especially with respect to likelihood) Slight.

   • There was only a remote possibility that we would be rescued as we were far outside of the regular shipping lanes.
   • They have a very remote chance of winning.
   • You have a remote resemblance to my grandmother.

4. Emotionally detached.

   • After her mother's death, my friend grew remote for a time while she dealt with her grief.

noun

1. Ellipsis of remote control.

   • I hate it when my uncle comes over to visit; he always sits in the best chair and hogs the remote.

2. (broadcasting) An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room.

3. (computing) A source control repository hosted on a remote machine, rather than locally.

verb

1. (computing) To connect to a computer from a remote location.

2. to remove (from something or someone)