re|mote-con|trol

re|mote-con|trol
the control from a distance of a machine, operation, action, etc., usually by electrical impulses or radio signals: »

a calculator or television set operated by remote control. Some model airplanes can be flown by remote control. As air battle commanders watch the picture, they can direct interception by remote control (Time).

re|mote-con|trol «rih MOHT kuhn TROHL», adjective.
by remote control: »

remote-control steering or flying, remote-control television.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?

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  • reˌmote conˈtrol — noun 1) [C] a piece of equipment that you use for controlling something such as a television from a short distance away 2) [U] a system of controlling a machine or a vehicle from a distance reˌmote conˈtrolled adj …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • remotecontrol — remote control n. 1. The control of an activity, process, or machine from a distance, as by radioed instructions or coded signals. 2. A device used to control an apparatus or machine from a distance.   re·moteʹ con·trolʹ (rĭ mōtʹkən trōlʹ) or… …   Universalium

  • remote control — re,mote con trol noun * 1. ) count a piece of equipment that you use for controlling a machine such as a television or STEREO system from a short distance away 2. ) uncount a system of controlling a machine or a vehicle from a short distance away …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • remote control — re.mote con trol n 1.) a thing you use for controlling a piece of electrical or electronic equipment without having to touch it, for example for turning a television on or off = ↑zapper 2.) [U] the process of controlling equipment from a distance …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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