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Run after distant TV director? (6,7)

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I believe the answer is:

remote control

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'run' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'after distant tv director?' is the wordplay.
'after' says to put letters next to each other.
'distant' becomes 'remote' (similar in meaning).
'tv director?' becomes 'control' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'remote' put next to 'control' is 'REMOTE CONTROL'.

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(Other definitions for remote control that I've seen before include "Channel-flipping device for a TV" , "TV accessory" , "Device used by couch potatoes?" , "Device for operating equipment from a distance" , "method of operating" .)

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