Can be used to describe a lifestyle, but is often used in relation to a state of being; when one is strongly locked-in and heavily focused on a
mission or task — mode will usually bring out
the best in one who has obtained it, no matter
what it is they’re working toward.
—Basketball game—
Player #1: Aye dog, pass me the ball!
*
Player #3 doesn’
t pass ball*
Player #1: Bro, I’M OPEN!
Player #2: Aye chill, homie’s in mode rn.
Player #3: *In mode*
Player #3: *Proceeds to knock down a stepback 3*