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Word forms: plural remote controls
1. uncountable noun
Remote control is a system of controlling a machine or a vehicle from a distance by using radio or electronic signals.
The bomb was detonated by remote control.
2. countable noun
The remote control for a television or video recorder is the device that you use to control the machine from a distance, by pressing the buttons on it.

remote control in British English

noun
1. 
control of a system or activity by a person at a different place, usually by means of radio or ultrasonic signals or by electrical signals transmitted by wire
2.  Also: remote
a handheld device that enables remote control of a system or appliance
Derived forms
remote-controlled (reˈmote-conˈtrolled)
adjective

remote control in American English

1. 
control of aircraft, missiles, etc. from a distance, as by radio waves
2. 
a hand-held device used to control the operation of a television set, videocassette recorder, etc. from a distance

remote control in Hospitality

(rɪmoʊt kəntroʊl)
Word forms: (regular plural) remote controls
noun
(Hospitality (hotel): Hotel room, bedroom)
The remote control for a television or other equipment is the device that you use to control the machinefrom a distance, by pressing the buttons on it.
The remote control for the television is missing from the room.
Check the remote control operates the television in each room.
If the remote control does not work, make sure it contains fresh batteries.

remote control in Electrical Engineering

(rɪmoʊt kəntroʊl)
noun
(Electrical engineering: Computing and control)
Remote control is a way of controlling an electrical device from a distance.
The remote control supplied makes it possible to hide the unit away in a corner if need be and stilloffer easy operation from a distance.
With a click of a button on your remote control, you can make selections and choices from on-screen menus.
Remote control is a way of controlling an electrical device from a distance.

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Examples of 'remote control' in a sentence
remote control

The remote control is a great extra way to interact with the games.
The Sun (2016)
The batteries found in watches and remote controls can become lodged in the oesophagus and burn a hole through its lining.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Simply press the red button on your remote control and you can make or cancel appointments.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The switch had to be done by remote control.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Some of the work will involve the use of robots to dismantle reactor components by remote control.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Officers say the remote control fliers are swooping near jails up to four times a week.
The Sun (2016)
It can be done by remote control from the ground.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
What use would a remote control have been in that crisis?
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Then you can forget about the remote control and use your phone or tablet instead.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The public would watch their efforts and vote for their favourites via interactive buttons on their remote controls.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
You threw the remote control on the floor and ran to your room before they could hold you back.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Fans using the red button on their remote control were overcharged 15p a time.
The Sun (2007)
Choose from 12 buttons on the remote control to pick the colour of your candle.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It's quite easy to use the remote control.
The Sun (2011)
He was pretty taken with a remote control car, right.
The Sun (2011)
He was far away in the dining area, pointing a remote control towards a high bank of gently glowing cupboards.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It has chrome keys like church organ stops, weighs as much as an armchair and comes with a fully wired remote control.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
But when a tear lands on the remote control, magic takes over and the cartoon characters jump through into the real world!
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
She did not need to use the remote control so much and I was able to watch.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They can lock their vehicles with remote control keys, but can't then unlock them.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The app monitors battery charge and allows for remote control of some systems, such as heating and air-conditioning.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He could drop kick a football almost as soon as he walked and used the TV remote control as a cricket bat.
The Sun (2008)
We like the same sort of things, although there is usually an argument over the remote control - that usually goes on for quite a while.
The Sun (2006)
People who complain about things on their TV need to learn to use a remote control - and turn over or turn off.
The Sun (2014)
I will require unrestricted access to a TV and unhindered use of the remote control.
The Sun (2009)

In other languages
remote control

British English: remote control /rɪˈməʊt kənˈtrəʊl/ NOUN
Remote control is a system of controlling a machine or vehicle from a distance by using radio or electronic signals.
His garage doors open by remote control.
  • American English: remote control
  • Arabic: التَحَكُّمُ من بُعْد
  • Brazilian Portuguese: controle remoto
  • Chinese: 遥控器
  • Croatian: daljinsko upravljanje
  • Czech: dálkové ovládání
  • Danish: fjernbetjening
  • Dutch: afstandsbediening
  • European Spanish: mando a distancia
  • Finnish: kauko-ohjaus
  • French: télécommande
  • German: Fernbedienung
  • Greek: τηλεχειριστήριο
  • Italian: telecomando
  • Japanese: リモコン
  • Korean: 리모컨
  • Norwegian: fjernkontroll
  • Polish: zdalne sterowanie
  • European Portuguese: controlo remoto
  • Romanian: telecomandă
  • Russian: пульт дистанционного управления
  • Latin American Spanish: control remoto
  • Swedish: fjärrkontroll
  • Thai: อุปกรณ์ควบคุมระยะห่างหรือไกลที่ไม่ต้องมีสาย เช่นที่ใช้กับทีวีหรือเครื่องเสียง
  • Turkish: uzaktan kumanda
  • Ukrainian: дистанційне керування
  • Vietnamese: điều khiển từ xa

Chinese translation of 'remote control'

remote control

n

  1. (c) (= device) (for TV etc) 遥(遙)控器 (yáokòngqì) (个(個), gè)
  2. (u) (= system) 遥(遙)控 (yáokòng)
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