remote control
noun
1
: control (as by radio signal) of operation from a point at some distance removed
2
: a device or mechanism for controlling something from a distance
Examples of remote control in a Sentence
Where did you put the remote control?
The bomb was detonated by remote control.
a DVD player with remote control
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The Charter presentation also emphasized enhancements made to the voice remote control service that Charter has developed in tandem with Comcast.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
The two drawers at the base can store board games or extra linens, and the open shelving above is great for coffee table books and remote controls.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
For streamlined adjustments, the bed frames in our list boast remote controls to easily change the elevation at the touch of a button.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
But the standout feature may be the remote control that works as far as 26 feet away.
—Shalwah Evans, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
The two drawers at the base can store board games or extra linens, and the open shelving above is great for coffee table books and remote controls.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
For streamlined adjustments, the bed frames in our list boast remote controls to easily change the elevation at the touch of a button.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
But the standout feature may be the remote control that works as far as 26 feet away.
—Shalwah Evans, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for remote control
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“Remote control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remote%20control. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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