Originally Posted by
inbalance
No, it can’t.
In my company we switch from RA to TA, so that TCAS can’t tell us to climb and give RAs to other aircraft only.
Most probably you are not flying Airbus.
A320 FCTM
The TCAS mode selector must remain on the TA/RA position. Avoidance of collision has the priority, even if it requires a temporary interruption of the descent maneuver. The TA/RA TCAS mode enables a maximum protection against collision.