survival mode noun2 •The situation of being focused purely on surviving, without time for recreation etc.“Frank-- Frank, we are no longer in relaxing mode. We are now in survival mode.” “Pl- Will you stop being so dramatic? Wait a minute. Wait a minute. Where's the rum ham?” — 2011 •A gameplay mode in which the player attempts to survive as long as possible in a single session presenting increasingly difficult enemy waves or challenges.
