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What is the difference between detach and remote?

detach | remote |

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 take apart from; to take off.
  • to detach the tag from a newly purchased garment
  • (military) To separate for a special object or use.
  • to detach a ship from a fleet, or a company from a regiment

    Antonyms

    * attach

    Derived terms

    * detachable * detachment

    remote

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • At a distance; disconnected.
  • A remote operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset.
  • Distant or otherwise inaccessible.
  • After his fall from the emperor's favor, the general was posted to a remote outpost.
  • Unlikely.
  • There was only a remote possibility that we would be rescued as we were far outside of the regular shipping lanes.
  • Emotionally detached.
  • 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* (unlikely ): abysmal, faint, improbable, poor * (emotionally detached ): aloof, dispassionate, distant, removed, withdrawn

    Antonyms

    * (at a distance ): attached, connected, contiguous, direct * (distant or otherwise inaccessible ): close, near, proximate * (unlikely ): likely, probable, reasonable, sure * (emotionally detached ): companionable, intimate, involved, passionate

    Derived terms

    * remote control * remoteness * remote surgery

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Short for remote control.
  • I hate it when my uncle comes over to visit; he always sits in the best chair and hogs the remote .
  • (broadcasting) An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room.
  • Synonyms

    * (remote control) clicker

    Verb

    (remot)
  • (computing) To connect to a computer from a remote location.
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