aeroplane mode

A form of airplane mode — 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.

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Meanings

nounaeroplane mode (countable and uncountable, plural aeroplane modes)

plural aeroplane modes

  1. AustraliaCanadaHong KongIndiaIrelandMalaysiaNew ZealandSingaporeSouth AfricaUKalternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of airplane mode.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
airplane mode
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