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remote control

 
pronunciation:
rih mot kn trol
part of speech: noun
definition 1: Remote control is the control of a machine or other object from a distance. Nowadays, most TVs can be operated by remote control.
Carter can operate his toy car by remote control.
definition 2: A remote control is a device that is held in the hand and used to control a television set, a toy, or some other object from a distance. It is often called just a "remote."
You can turn the air conditioner on and off by pressing buttons on the remote control.