awake mode

[əˈweɪk moʊd]
nounpl: awake modes
modo acordado
1. A state of consciousness or operational status where a device, system, or person is fully alert and responsive, as opposed to sleeping, dormant, or standby mode
The smartphone automatically enters awake mode when you pick it up.
O smartphone entra automaticamente em modo acordado quando você o pega.
2. In computing and electronics, a power state where a device is actively processing and responding to input, consuming more energy than sleep or standby modes
The laptop switched to awake mode when the user moved the mouse.
O laptop mudou para modo acordado quando o usuário moveu o mouse.
3. A state of full mental alertness and consciousness in a person, especially as opposed to drowsiness or sleep
After drinking coffee, she maintained an awake mode throughout the meeting.
Depois de beber café, ela manteve o modo acordado durante toda a reunião.
The term 'awake mode' is primarily used in technology and device settings in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In everyday conversation, it's less common; people typically use simpler terms like 'on' or 'active' for devices, and 'awake' or 'alert' for people. The term gained popularity with the proliferation of portable electronic devices and their various power-saving modes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
active modewake modeconscious statealert state
Antonyms / Antônimos
sleep modedormant modestandby modehibernation mode

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modo acordado
Most common translation, used in tech contexts
General Brazilian
modo ativo
Alternative translation emphasizing active state
Portugal
modo acordado
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard tech terminology
Portugal
modo desperto
Less common alternative, more literary usage

Related Words

wakeconsciousnessalertresponsivepower statestandby

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay awake
wide awake
keep someone awake
wake up and smell the coffee
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