Sabbath mode

noun

A feature of some household appliances that temporarily prevents them from doing productive work in order to comply with Jewish restrictions on working on the Sabbath.

Meanings

nounSabbath mode (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA feature of some household appliances that temporarily prevents them from doing productive work in order to comply with Jewish restrictions on working on the Sabbath.
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