vibrate mode
[ˈvaɪbreɪt moʊd]
nounpl: vibrate modes
modo vibração
1. A setting on electronic devices, particularly mobile phones, where the device vibrates instead of producing audible sound to alert the user
I put my phone on vibrate mode during the meeting.
Coloquei meu telefone no modo vibração durante a reunião.
2. In physics and engineering, a pattern or frequency at which an object or system naturally oscillates
The bridge has multiple vibrate modes that engineers must consider.
A ponte tem múltiplos modos de vibração que os engenheiros devem considerar.
3. A feature on devices that causes them to shake or oscillate as a tactile notification method
The gaming controller's vibrate mode enhances the player experience.
O modo vibração do controle do videogame aprimora a experiência do jogador.
In Brazil, 'modo vibração' is widely understood in the context of mobile phones and is used in professional and casual settings. The feature is particularly popular in workplace and educational environments where discreet notifications are preferred. In the USA, this feature became standard on mobile devices in the early 2000s and is universally recognized.
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