1.
airplane mode; flight mode
a phone setting that disables all wireless communication features, originally designed for use during flights
離陸前に機内モードにしてください。
Please switch to airplane mode before takeoff.
機内モードでもWi-Fiは使える。
You can still use Wi-Fi even in airplane mode.
バッテリーを節約するために機内モードにした。
I turned on airplane mode to save battery.
WORD FORMATION:
- 機内 (inside an aircraft, on board)
- モード (mode)
ALTERNATIVE NAME:
フライトモード (flight mode) is also used.
USAGE:
- 機内モードにする (to turn on airplane mode)
- 機内モードを解除する (to turn off airplane mode)
- 機内モードに切り替える (to switch to airplane mode)
CONTEXT:
While originally required during flights, many people also use it to save battery or avoid distractions.