Synonyms for
Remotely
Definition
Remotely means from a distance or far away.
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- controlled remotely
- operated remotely
- accessed remotely
- managed remotely
- located remotely
- viewed remotely
- connected remotely
Word family
Usage note
Often used to describe control or operation of devices or systems from a distance. Can also refer to physical distance or a lack of connection.
Example sentences
- She could only see her relatives remotely through video calls.
- The astronauts on the space station can communicate with Earth remotely.
- The teacher was able to teach her students remotely using an online platform.
- The company had to close its offices and all employees had to work remotely due to the snowstorm.
- The doctor was able to diagnose the patient remotely through a virtual appointment.
Quotes
"I think that we are already making steps toward mapping out the brain so we can better understand how it works and how disease occurs. We might not be that far off from being able to implant a chip into our heads to help us better understand the brain and our own remote control of ourselves." - Michio Kaku
"I always feel like I'm working; I'm always writing, even when I'm not at the keyboard. I'm always remotely aware of the story. I'm always thinking about it." - Margaret Atwood
"I like the idea of being able to move from place to place without any human interaction, but I'm also a believer in remote control." - Elon Musk