The difference between Direct and Remote

When used as verbs, direct means to manage, control, steer, whereas remote means to connect to a computer from a remote location.

When used as adjectives, direct means proceeding without deviation or interruption, whereas remote means at a distance.

Direct is also adverb with the meaning: directly.

check bellow for the other definitions of Direct and Remote

Direct as an adjective:

Proceeding without deviation or interruption.
Direct as an adjective:

Straight; not crooked, oblique, or circuitous; leading by the short or shortest way to a point or end.

Examples:

"the most direct route between two buildings"
Direct as an adjective:

Straightforward; sincere.
Direct as an adjective:

Immediate; express; plain; unambiguous.
Direct as an adjective:

In the line of descent; not collateral.

Examples:

"a descendant in the direct line"
Direct as an adjective (astronomy):

In the direction of the general planetary motion, or from west to east; in the order of the signs; not retrograde; said of the motion of a celestial body.
Direct as an adjective (political science):

Pertaining to, or effected immediately by, action of the people through their votes instead of through one or more representatives or delegates.

Examples:

"direct nomination; direct legislation"
Direct as an adjective (aviation, travel):

having a single flight number.

Direct as a verb:

To manage, control, steer.

Examples:

"to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army"
Direct as a verb:

To aim (something) at (something else).

Examples:

"They directed their fire towards the men on the wall."

"He directed his question to the room in general."
Direct as a verb:

To point out or show to (somebody) the right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way.

Examples:

"He directed me to the left-hand road."
Direct as a verb:

To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order.

Examples:

"She directed them to leave immediately."
Direct as a verb (dated):

To put a direction or address upon; to mark with the name and residence of the person to whom anything is sent.

Examples:

"to direct a letter"

Remote as an adjective:

At a distance; disconnected.

Examples:

"A remote operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset."
Remote as an adjective:

Distant or otherwise inaccessible.

Examples:

"After his fall from the emperor's favor, the general was posted to a remote outpost."
Remote as an adjective (especially with respect to [[likelihood]]):

Slight.

Examples:

"There was only a remote possibility that we would be rescued as we were far outside of the regular shipping lanes."
Remote as an adjective:

Emotionally detached.

Examples:

"After her mother's death, my friend grew remote for a time while she dealt with her grief."

Remote as a noun:

Examples:

"I hate it when my uncle comes over to visit; he always sits in the best chair and hogs the remote."
Remote as a noun (broadcasting):

An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room.

Remote as a verb (computing):

To connect to a computer from a remote location.