mode

Definition

  • noun: a particular form or type 'of' something (such as transportation or behavior)
  • noun: an arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals
  • synonyms: aeolian mode, aristotelian sorites, dorian mode

Examples

  • He goes into attack 'mode' [=he becomes very hostile and aggressive] whenever his decisions are questioned.

  • We're changing the factory's 'mode' [='method'] 'of' operation in order to save money.

  • When I'm in my creative 'mode' [=when I'm feeling creative], I can write for hours.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Stark Relief Foundation? Already on the scene. - How's the team? - Everyone's...we took a hit. - We'll shake it off. - Well for now I'd stay in stealth mode. And stay away from here. So, run and hide? Until we can find Ultron, I don't have a lot else to offer. Neither do we. (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron
  • (..) That's not going away anytime soon. Guys, stop, we gotta talk this through. - It was a good talk. - No it wasn't. Sentry mode. Okay Jarvis. You know I want it all. Make sure you copy Hill at HQ. We're locked down out here. Then get to Banner. Time for a lullaby. (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron