Remotes Meaning in English

word · lemma: remote

US

ɹiˈmoʊt/, /ɹɪˈmoʊt

ri-MOHTS or ri-MOHTS

UK

ɹɪmˈəʊts

ri-MOHTS

Definition

Plural form of 'remote,' usually refers to remote controls, the handheld devices used to operate electronics like TVs or air conditioners from a distance.

Usage & Nuances

'Remotes' almost always refers to remote controls, especially for TVs or electronic devices. Rarely used for distant places (that use 'remote areas'). Common collocations: 'lost the remotes,' 'collecting remotes,' 'extra remotes.' Use 'the remotes' for all the controllers in a home.

• Spanish: controles remotos
• Portuguese (BR): controles remotos
• Portuguese (PT): comandos remotos
• Chinese (Simplified): 遥控器
• Chinese (Traditional): 遙控器
• Hindi: रिमोट्स
• Arabic: أجهزة التحكم عن بعد
• Bengali: রিমোট - রিমোট কন্ট্রোল
• Russian: пульты - пульты дистанционного управления
• Japanese: リモコン
• Vietnamese: điều khiển từ xa
• Korean: 리모컨
• Turkish: kumandalar
• Urdu: ریموٹ
• Indonesian: remote - remote control

Example Sentences

We have three remotes for the TV and speakers.

basic

All the remotes are on the table.

basic

Please bring me the remotes.

basic

I always lose the remotes right when I need them.

natural

Why are there so many remotes in the living room?

natural

Kids love pressing the buttons on all the remotes.

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