airplane mode

airplane mode (countable and uncountable, plural airplane modes)

1. A feature of some cellular phones and computers that disables the radio, thus precluding any interference with avionics and allowing the phone's stand-alone features (such as its games or scheduler) to be used safely in environments requiring minimal radio interference.

   Synonyms: flight mode, aeroplane mode

   Coordinate terms: vibrate mode, silent mode

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