A feature included on some cellular phones or laptops which disables the radio, thus precluding any interference with avionics. In this mode the phone's stand-alone features (such as its games or scheduler) can be used safely in environments requiring minimal radio interference.

The way in which a person tends to think based on experience, beliefs, learning and reason.

(programming) The mode of the compiler where the code is compiled for the end user, most often with optimisations.

(programming) The mode of a compiler or IDE that allows for debugging, with the availability of information such as variable names and line numbers from the source code.

(US, business) The position of a company whose sale or breakup is imminent and whose directors' responsibility is consequently narrowed to securing the highest possible price to benefit stockholders.

A feature of digital video systems that mimics the visual feedback given during fast forward and rewind operations that were provided by analog systems such as VCRs.

(computing) An operational mode of x86-64 computers which enables 64-bit addressing, running older 32-bit code in compatibility mode and foregoing support for real-mode applications entirely.

(Internet) A technique used by some web browsers to maintain backward compatibility with older web pages that do not comply with modern standards. When such a page is detected, it is rendered in the older, non-standard way.

Synonym of airplane mode

(video games) A game mode where the player character is invulnerable to damage, typically activated by entering a cheat code.