remote control
noun
control of the operation or performance of an apparatus from a distance, as the control of a guided missile by radio signals.
remote controls
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pluralof remote control.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But she’s also noticed her husband taking time to explain mundane tasks he usually tackled around the house, like paying their property taxes or working the remote controls in the home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 18, 2024
For example, Pattern said Fire Stick television remote controls saw an average discount of 17.4% on Cyber Monday last year, compared to 14.7% on Black Friday and 0.5% on Amazon Prime Day.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
But many people also have unused electrical items such as cables, mobile phones, and remote controls gathering dust - amounting to 30 items per home, which could all be put to better use.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2023
Make sure books, magazines, remote controls and other potential clutter items are neatly stowed away.
From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2023
He kind of needed one because residents always wanted something from him— stamps, or batteries for their remote controls, or shoe polish—and it was hard to keep track.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
