airplane modes

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

noun
  1. pluralplural of airplane mode
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