remote

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. very small or unlikely, usually when talking about a possibility.

adj. slight or unlikely in connection to a possibility or chance.

“There is a remote chance that it will rain today, but the sky is clear.”

“The possibility of a peaceful resolution seemed remote after both parties refused to attend the preliminary negotiations.”

C1 · Advanced Formal

adj. not showing much emotion or interest in other people.

adj. aloof or emotionally detached in manner; showing a lack of empathy or connection.

“He seemed very remote during the meeting, as if he was thinking about something else.”

“Despite her professional success, colleagues often found her remote and difficult to engage in casual conversation.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a small device you use to control a TV or other machine from a distance.

n. a handheld electronic device used to operate equipment, such as a television, from a short distance.

“I can't find the remote, so I can't turn the volume down.”

“The universal remote allows the user to manage the television, sound system, and lighting from a single interface.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a place on the internet where computer code is kept, rather than on your own computer.

n. a version of a project or repository hosted on the internet or another network.

“After finishing my work, I pushed the code to the remote so my team could see it.”

“Before merging the new features, the developer had to fetch the latest updates from the remote to ensure there were no conflicts.”

C1 · Advanced Computing Technical

v. to connect to a computer or a meeting from a different place using the internet.

v. to access a computer system or network from a distant location.

“I had to remote into my office computer to get the files I forgot.”

“The IT department can remote into your workstation to fix software issues without needing to visit your desk.”