remote access

noun

computers

: access to a computer or a computer system from another location by means of a network connection

If the person went along with the call, the scammer would try to convince them to provide remote access to their computer.

—A J Dellinger

Examples of remote access in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Spooked, General Dynamics workers tore out hardware to cut off remote access to the machines, two former workers said. — Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2026

In several cases, the hackers gained remote access to pumps, valves and water pressure. — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

When remote access is necessary, utilities should route communications through a secure gateway or VPN, require multiple levels of authentication, and limit how much access each user has. — William Akoto, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

That small download could give a criminal remote access to your computer. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for remote access

• icbms
• abbess
• abscess
• address
• assess
• caress
• confess
• depress
• digress
• distress
• egress
• excess