remote control
A "remote control" allows users to operate devices from a distance, commonly used for televisions and other electronic appliances.
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Definition
B1General
(common)A device that allows a user to operate an appliance or machine from a distance using signals.
Example
- She used the remote control to change the TV channel.
- The garage door opened with the press of a button on the remote control.
B2Technology
(technical)A system enabling the operation of a machine or device from a distance, often using infrared or radio frequency signals.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "remote control":
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