mode switch
[/moʊd swɪtʃ/]
nounpl: mode switches
troca de modo
1. A change from one operational state or setting to another in a device, system, or application
The mode switch from manual to automatic operation was seamless.
A troca de modo de operação manual para automática foi perfeita.
2. In computing, a transition between different operational modes (e.g., user mode to kernel mode)
The processor performs a mode switch when transitioning from user space to kernel space.
O processador realiza uma troca de modo ao fazer transição do espaço do usuário para o espaço do kernel.
3. A physical or digital button/control that toggles between different states or functions
Press the mode switch to change from standby to active mode.
Pressione o botão de troca de modo para mudar de modo de espera para modo ativo.
In Brazil, 'modo' (mode) is commonly used in technology contexts, from smartphone settings to industrial machinery. The term 'troca de modo' is widely understood across all regions and age groups in the digital age, particularly with the proliferation of smart devices and applications.
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