Meaning

• 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."

• (especially with respect to likelihood) Slight.

  "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."