What is the difference between detach and remote?
detach | remote |
To take apart from; to take off.
(military) To separate for a special object or use.
At a distance; disconnected.
Distant or otherwise inaccessible.
Unlikely.
Emotionally detached.
Short for remote control.
(broadcasting) An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room.
(computing) To connect to a computer from a remote location.
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As verbs the difference between detach and remote
is that detach is to take apart from; to take off while remote is (computing) to connect to a computer from a remote location.As a adjective remote is
at a distance; disconnected.As a noun remote is
short for remote control.detach
English
Verb
(es)- to detach the tag from a newly purchased garment
- to detach a ship from a fleet, or a company from a regiment
Antonyms
* attachDerived terms
* detachable * detachmentremote
English
Adjective
(er)- A remote operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset.
- After his fall from the emperor's favor, the general was posted to a remote outpost.
- There was only a remote possibility that we would be rescued as we were far outside of the regular shipping lanes.
- After her mother's death, my friend grew remote for a time while she dealt with her grief.
Synonyms
* (at a distance ): disconnected, hands-free, wireless * (distant or otherwise inaccessible ): far, hidden, outlying * (unlikely ): abysmal, faint, improbable, poor * (emotionally detached ): aloof, dispassionate, distant, removed, withdrawnAntonyms
* (at a distance ): attached, connected, contiguous, direct * (distant or otherwise inaccessible ): close, near, proximate * (unlikely ): likely, probable, reasonable, sure * (emotionally detached ): companionable, intimate, involved, passionateDerived terms
* remote control * remoteness * remote surgeryNoun
(en noun)- I hate it when my uncle comes over to visit; he always sits in the best chair and hogs the remote .