What does "silent mode" mean?

A setting available on mobile phones and pagers that, when activated, disables the ringtones and, in some cases, also the vibrating alerts or alarm.

What is a synonym for "silent mode"?

Common synonyms include: do not disturb, do not disturb status, notification silence.

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A setting available on mobile phones and pagers that, when activated, disables the ringtones and, in some cases, also the vibrating alerts or alarm. countable, uncountable