protected mode
AmE: /prəˈtɛktɪd moʊd/
Definition

Definition of protected mode - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.operating state of certain processors that enables advanced memory protection featuresTECH.
  • The operating system switches the processor into protected mode during startup.
  • Legacy software sometimes fails to run correctly in protected mode.
  • The crash occurred before the CPU could enter protected mode.
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Expressions with protected

protected sexn.
sexual activity using methods to prevent STIs and pregnancy
They always practice protected sex to stay safe.
protected speciesn.
animal or plant kind given legal protection to prevent harm or loss
Hunting this protected species without a permit is strictly forbidden.
well-protectedadj.
safeguarded from damage or loss
The documents are well-protected in the archive.
protected arean.
area designated for conservation of natural resources
The national park is a protected area for wildlife.
write-protectedadj.
unable to be changed or deleted by writing
This file is write-protected and cannot be edited.
copy-protectedadj.
protected so people cannot make unauthorized copies
This DVD is copy-protected.

Expressions with mode

yo-yo moden.
state of frequent changes or fluctuations
The stock market has been in yo-yo mode all week.
airplane moden.
setting on a mobile device that disables wireless communications
She switched her phone to airplane mode during the flight..
silent moden.
phone setting that mutes ringtones and alerts
I put my phone on silent mode during the meeting.
manual moden.
setting on equipment where the user directly controls main functions
Switch the camera to manual mode to control the exposure yourself.
in panic modeadj.
feeling or showing extreme fear or worry suddenly
The students were in panic mode before the big test.
mode of transportn.
method used for traveling from one place to another
Walking is the oldest mode of transport known to humans.
vibrate moden.
setting on a phone for silent alerts
I switched my phone to vibrate mode during the meeting.
auto-pilot moden.
state of performing tasks without active engagement
She completed her work in auto-pilot mode, barely noticing the time passing.
be in standby modev.
be ready to act or be used
The rescue team is in standby mode, waiting for the call.
portrait moden.
camera setting for focused subject with blurred background
I used portrait mode to take a picture of her.

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  1. French:mode protégé, ...
  2. German:Protected Mode, ...
  3. Italian:modalità protetta, ...
  4. Spanish:modo protegido, ...
  5. Portuguese:modo protegido, ...
  6. Chinese:保护模式, ...
  7. Japanese:保護モード, ...
  8. Arabic:الوَضْع المَحْمِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַצָּב מֻגָּן, ...
  10. Russian:защищённый режим, ...
  11. Ukrainian:захищений режим, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रोटेक्टेड मोड, ...
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