functional mode

That's when it's impossible to pull 'em back into a functional mode."

Mixing blazers, jackets, pants and skirts as one wishes is a comfortable, functional mode of dressing.

"My antidote neutralizes the toxins, returning the nervous system to its normal functional mode.

In this context, the chip is exercised in normal "functional mode" (for example, a computer or mobile-phone chip might execute assembly language instructions).

This can be done by embedding a well-hidden finite state machine (FSM) in the circuit to control the functional modes based on application of key.

For entry into Class A airspace, an aircraft needs a functional Mode C transponder and an IFR clearance.

Another use of scan to aid debug consists of scanning in an initial state to all memory elements and then go back to functional mode to perform system debug.

In its fully functional mode, Choose and Book communicates electronically between "compliant" GP Clinical Computer systems and Directly Bookable Hospital Patient Administration Systems (PAS) to enable GPs to shortlist appropriate services for their patients.

After the ground conducted a variety of leak checks during the crew's sleep period the night before, the crew was given the go ahead to put the module into what is called "Berth Survival Mode", which is a "functional mode": A minimal healthy configuration that can be maintained for extended time periods, if required.