mode
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈmoʊd// UK //mˈəʊd// mode
n. a specific way of doing something or a setting on a machine. You use this when you switch between different styles of working or different functions on a device.
n. a particular way in which something is done, experienced, or operated. Often used to describe a specific state or setting within a system or a piece of software.
I always keep my phone in silent mode during meetings.
The camera has a special mode for taking clear photos of moving objects at night.
The aircraft's autopilot system can operate in several different modes depending on the altitude and the specific requirements of the flight path.
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'in' to describe a current state of operation.