1. A search operation conducted over a long distance, either physically or through remote means; in computing, a search query executed on distant or remote servers/databases
The distant search across multiple cloud servers took several minutes to complete.
A busca distante entre múltiplos servidores na nuvem levou vários minutos para ser concluída.
2. An investigation or pursuit that involves searching in remote or far-away locations
The rescue team conducted a distant search in the mountain range for the missing hikers.
A equipe de resgate realizou uma busca distante na cordilheira pelos caminhantes desaparecidos.