remote
Wireless TV clicker
Remote means far away in space, time, or connection.
A remote village is isolated and hard to reach.
A remote possibility is unlikely.
Remote ancestors lived long ago.
The remote past is distant history.
A remote manner is emotionally distant and detached.
A remote—short for remote control—is the handheld device for operating electronics from across the room: Pass me the remote.
At great distance
- distantFar away or aloof
- isolatedSeparated from others
- outbackRemote interior wilderness
- hinterlandRemote area beyond settlements
wilderness · backcountry · frontier · secluded · inaccessible · godforsaken · off-grid · rural
Far away or aloof
- detachedApart or uninvolved
- reservedRestrained in manner
- withdrawnEmotionally distant, disengaged
- standoffishUnfriendly in manner
unapproachable · cold · indifferent · removed · disengaged · impersonal · unfriendly · cool
Thin or meager
- faintWeak and indistinct
- slightMinor or thin
- improbableNot likely true
- negligibleToo small to consider
outside · distant · doubtful · far-fetched · off-chance · implausible · small · minimal
Heat-bearing electromagnetic waves
- transmitterSignal-emitting device
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
- antennaBroadcast signal receiver
- signalMessage-conveying cue
frequency · cellular · satellite · pairing · connectivity · range · wireless · radio-frequency
Broadcast viewing device
- channelPassage for transmission
- volumeAmount of space filled
- muteWithout voice or sound
- powerEnergy transfer rate
buttons · batteries · infrared · universal · handheld · clicker · zapper · navigate
Work away from office
- work-from-homeEmployment from residence
- virtualExisting in effect, not fact
- onlineNetwork-connected state
- distributedDivided and given out
asynchronous · videoconference · Zoom · collaboration · hybrid · freelance · offshore · outsourced
faraway
At great distance
hinterland · wilderness · backcountry · frontier · secluded · inaccessible · godforsaken · off-grid · rural · outpost
distant
Far away or aloof
standoffish · unapproachable · cold · indifferent · removed · disengaged · impersonal · unfriendly · cool · uncommunicative
slim
Thin or meager
- faintWeak and indistinct
- slightMinor or thin
- improbableNot likely true
negligible · outside · distant · doubtful · far-fetched · off-chance · implausible · small · minimal · scant
infrared
Heat-bearing electromagnetic waves
- transmitterSignal-emitting device
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
- antennaBroadcast signal receiver
signal · frequency · cellular · satellite · pairing · connectivity · range · wireless · radio-frequency · broadband
television
Broadcast viewing device
power · buttons · batteries · infrared · universal · handheld · clicker · zapper · navigate · menu
telecommute
Work away from office
- work-from-homeEmployment from residence
- virtualExisting in effect, not fact
- onlineNetwork-connected state
distributed · asynchronous · videoconference · Zoom · collaboration · hybrid · freelance · offshore · outsourced · coworking
- televisionTV, television, broadcast, TV shows, TV series
- workplacehours, cubicle, desk job, holiday party, desk
- handheld objectsphone, cup, pen, pencil, fork
- living roomsofa, couch, coffee table, armchair, TV
- airplane cabinseat, seats, aisle, window, overhead bin
- controlsbutton, switch, dial, knob, lever
remoteaccessible
Able to be reached
reachable · convenient · central · connected · well-connected
remotewarm
Moderately heated, or friendly
friendly · approachable · personable · open · cordial
- remote controlWireless device operator
- laser hair removalLight-based permanent depilation
- fat removalExcising adipose deposits
- salt removalEliminating sodium chloride content
- remote workEmployment from afar
- tv remote
remove, removal, remotely, remotes, remoteness, remotest, remoter, remote control, remote sensing