remote

Definition

At a distance; disconnected.

Etymology

From Middle English remote, from Old French remot, masculine, remote, feminine, from Latin remotus, past participle of removere (“to remove”), from re- + movere (“to move”).

Example Sentences

• "A remote operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset."
• "remote workers"
• "After his fall from the emperor's favor, the general was posted to a remote outpost."