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
Recent Examples on the Web
Some of the smart home features include thermostat control in different rooms and remote control access to the garage, which can hold up to six cars.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Keep in Mind With 44 keys, the remote control may be a little overwhelming for some users.
—Pamela Porter, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
Tesla's vulnerabilities were also exposed by a solo hacker back in 2022, who was able to gain remote control of 25 different Tesla cars in 13 countries.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2024
Thanks to the hydraulics system, the mainsail can be hoisted and lowered on a wireless remote control.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024
This product includes a handy remote control to switch on various settings while you're seated on the couch or in another room.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
Smart features are controlled by the accompanying app or the 44-key remote control, which some users may find overwhelming at first.
—Pamela Porter, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
Your Questions, Answered How old should a child be to play with a remote control car?
—Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
Furthermore, another study found that after an overnight stay in a hotel, adults with natural rhinovirus colds contaminated about 35 percent of the 150 environmental sites tested, such as pens, light switches, remote controls and telephones.
—Sabrina Sholts, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Keep in Mind With 44 keys, the remote control may be a little overwhelming for some users.
—Pamela Porter, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
Tesla's vulnerabilities were also exposed by a solo hacker back in 2022, who was able to gain remote control of 25 different Tesla cars in 13 countries.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2024
Thanks to the hydraulics system, the mainsail can be hoisted and lowered on a wireless remote control.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024
This product includes a handy remote control to switch on various settings while you're seated on the couch or in another room.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
Smart features are controlled by the accompanying app or the 44-key remote control, which some users may find overwhelming at first.
—Pamela Porter, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
Your Questions, Answered How old should a child be to play with a remote control car?
—Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
Furthermore, another study found that after an overnight stay in a hotel, adults with natural rhinovirus colds contaminated about 35 percent of the 150 environmental sites tested, such as pens, light switches, remote controls and telephones.
—Sabrina Sholts, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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remote control
noun1
: control (as by a radio signal) of operation from a point some distance away
operated by remote control
2
: a device for controlling something from a distance
a remote control for a VCR
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