(of a place) situated far from the main centres of population; distant

the area is remote from the usual tourist routes

a remote Welsh valley

conducted or working away from a usual workplace or location, making use of communications technology

companies will understand that remote working can be helpful for employees

she said teachers deserved more credit for the success of remote learning

these jobs are largely virtual and may be open to remote workers from any location

(of a chance or possibility) unlikely to occur

chances of a lasting peace became even more remote

aloof and unfriendly in manner

she seemed remote and patronizing

a remote control device

universal remotes which let you operate all your audio/video components from one handset