dual-mode control
nounUK /ˌdjuːəl məʊd kənˈtrəʊl/
US /ˌduːəl moʊd kənˈtroʊl/
A way to run something in two different ways.
The toy car has dual-mode control, so you can drive it with a remote or by hand.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A system that can be operated either manually or automatically.
The factory uses dual-mode control so workers can take over if the machine stops.
3. A control setup with two separate input methods for the same device.
The drone's dual-mode control lets you use either a joystick or a phone app.
4. A backup control option that activates when the main one fails.
Dual-mode control keeps the elevator moving safely even during a power cut.