quiet mode
[ˈkwaɪ.ət moʊd]
nounpl: quiet modes
modo silencioso
1. A setting on electronic devices that reduces or eliminates notifications, sounds, and vibrations
I put my phone on quiet mode during the meeting.
Coloquei meu telefone no modo silencioso durante a reunião.
2. A feature in software or applications that minimizes visual alerts and audio notifications
The camera's quiet mode reduces shutter sound for discreet photography.
O modo silencioso da câmera reduz o som do obturador para fotografia discreta.
3. A state of reduced activity or operation in devices to conserve battery or minimize disturbance
Activate quiet mode on your laptop to extend battery life.
Ative o modo silencioso no seu laptop para estender a vida da bateria.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'quiet mode' is a universally understood technological term. In Brazil, it's commonly used in professional and casual settings when discussing smartphone and device settings. The term has become standardized in Portuguese tech vocabulary, though 'modo mudo' is sometimes used interchangeably, particularly in Portugal and some regions of Brazil.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep it on the down-low (similar concept of being discreet)
zip it (meaning to stay quiet, conceptually related)
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