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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With a remote control that toggles between three speed and breeze modes, the entire experience is customizable.
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The best solution for this is to get a good-quality tripod that comes with a Bluetooth remote control.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
In 2025, the Mini Split’s remote control received a Red Dot Product Design Award, an international recognition highlighting user-friendly design and thoughtful engineering.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 13 May 2025
When the trucks reached their targets, the roofs opened by remote control, and the drones launched.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
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Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
The best solution for this is to get a good-quality tripod that comes with a Bluetooth remote control.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
In 2025, the Mini Split’s remote control received a Red Dot Product Design Award, an international recognition highlighting user-friendly design and thoughtful engineering.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 13 May 2025
When the trucks reached their targets, the roofs opened by remote control, and the drones launched.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 June 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 1 Jul. 2025.
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