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

To connect to a computer from a remote location.

At a distance; disconnected.

Example: A remote operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset.

Distant or otherwise inaccessible.

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

(especially with respect to likelihood) Slight.

Example: There was only a remote possibility that we would be rescued as we were far outside of the regular shipping lanes.

Emotionally detached.

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

A device used to operate an appliance (such as a television), vehicle or mechanical toy from a short distance away.

A means of doing something from a distance.

Example: The bomb was detonated by remote control.