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
There’s also a front-facing speaker and a tiny working infrared remote control.
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Simon Hill, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
This Goplus 2-in-1 Folding Treadmill uniquely combines a compact design and advanced features like Bluetooth speakers, remote control, and app control for an enhanced fitness experience.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
With an oscillation feature that ensures even heat distribution and a remote control design for customization, this gadget keeps you toasty and cozy in your living space.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
After Khorram and another unidentified defendant left the apartment, Parham alleges in the complaint that Combs violently raped her with a remote control and told her that her life was in his hands.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Simon Hill, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
This Goplus 2-in-1 Folding Treadmill uniquely combines a compact design and advanced features like Bluetooth speakers, remote control, and app control for an enhanced fitness experience.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
With an oscillation feature that ensures even heat distribution and a remote control design for customization, this gadget keeps you toasty and cozy in your living space.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
After Khorram and another unidentified defendant left the apartment, Parham alleges in the complaint that Combs violently raped her with a remote control and told her that her life was in his hands.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Remote control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remote%20control. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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