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

  • (..) This is from what, ? The groovy formal collection, yes! -What a shame. -Oh, no, no, no! No! There's an instruction manual! Lotso switched Buzz to Demo mode! Where's that manual? l don't know why this couldn't wait until morning, Ken, but here you go. What's takin' so doggone long? (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3
  • (..) l'm callin' it, guys. We're closing up shop. What? Andy's going to college any day now. That was our last shot. We're going into attic mode, folks. Keep your accessories with you at all times. Spare parts, batteries, anything you need for an orderly transition. (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3