budding out

When a friend decides to ignore you or check out of the conversation and he or she does this by putting earbuds in one or both ears.

Jim: Anthony, did you hear what Ben said?

Brian: No, he's budding out...

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remote-ability

Level to which a job or task can be performed off-site or at home.

The leadership team was discussing the remote-ability of all positions in the office and reached the conclusion that only half could be performed from home.