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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That means future applications for the UC San Diego device could include assisting factory and emergency workers through hands-free remote control of robots, vehicles, and tools, even at high speeds or during dangerous conditions.
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New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2025
They are operated by a remote control button, but will also automatically retract if needed.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Dec. 2025
The timer settings, brightness, and flicker mode can all be adjusted via remote control.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
The train sets for kids around $75 feature character sets and trains that run with the help of a remote control, while higher-end train sets for kids tend to be more detail-oriented.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2025
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New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2025
They are operated by a remote control button, but will also automatically retract if needed.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Dec. 2025
The timer settings, brightness, and flicker mode can all be adjusted via remote control.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
The train sets for kids around $75 feature character sets and trains that run with the help of a remote control, while higher-end train sets for kids tend to be more detail-oriented.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 2025.
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