mode 
/ˈmoʊd/ noun
plural modes /ˈmoʊd/ noun [count] 1 formal a : a particular form or type of something (such as transportation or behavior)
▪ We're changing the factory's mode [=method] of operation in order to save money. ▪ Technology has created new modes of communication. ▪ different modes of thought ▪ buses, trains, airplanes, and other modes of transportation
b : a particular way of doing something
▪ We're using a new mode [=method] of teaching. ▪ a different mode [=way] of living ▪ new modes of thinking 2 : the state in which a machine does a particular function
▪ The VCR has two different recording modes. ▪ When taking pictures indoors, put the camera in flash mode. 3 informal : a specified way of thinking, feeling, or acting
▪ Let's get into work mode. [=let's get ready to work] ▪ When I'm in my creative mode [=when I'm feeling creative], I can write for hours. ▪ Reading helps me get into my relaxation mode. ▪ 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. ▪ Technology has created new modes of communication. ▪ different modes of thought ▪ buses, trains, airplanes, and other modes of transportation
b : a particular way of doing something
▪ We're using a new mode [=method] of teaching. ▪ a different mode [=way] of living ▪ new modes of thinking
▪ The VCR has two different recording modes. ▪ When taking pictures indoors, put the camera in flash mode.
▪ Let's get into work mode. [=let's get ready to work] ▪ When I'm in my creative mode [=when I'm feeling creative], I can write for hours. ▪ Reading helps me get into my relaxation mode. ▪ He goes into attack mode [=he becomes very hostile and aggressive] whenever his decisions are questioned.
— see also à la mode
