Within the area of the sea known as the offing; at a considerable distance from land, but visible from shore, often in reference to an approaching ship.
Soon to come; likely to happen; in the foreseeable future; projected to occur; on the horizon; in the wind.
At a distance, but visible.
Emotionally detached.
At a distance; disconnected.
Distant or otherwise inaccessible.
Slight.
An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room.
To connect to a computer from a remote location.