remote controlnoun
uk/rɪˌməʊt kənˈtrəʊl/us/rɪˌmoʊt kənˈtroʊl/[ U ] a system for controlling something such as a machine or vehicle from a distance, by using electrical or radio signals:
The bomb was detonated by remote control.
B1 [ C ] also remote a piece of equipment that you hold in your hand and use to control a television, DVD player, etc.:
Have you seen the remote for the TV anywhere?
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- The rocket went off course and had to be destroyed by remote control.
- He set off the car bomb with a remote control device from his own car.
- These functions are now operated by remote control.
- Police officials say the blast was triggered by remote control.
- These robots will work by remote control.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Electrical switches & connections
- connector
- cord
- cordless
- dimmer
- dimmer switch
- dip switch
- docking station
- electrical outlet
- ground
- jack
- jack plug
- plug (sth) in/plug (sth) into sth
- push-button
- put sth on
- put sth out 1
- shaver point
- socket
- switch
- wiring
- zapper
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remote-controlled
adjective uk/rɪˌməʊt.kənˈtrəʊld/us/-ˌmoʊt.kənˈtroʊld/
a remote-controlled model aircraft