Pronunciation: /ˈbʌtən/
noun a small disc or knob sewn on to a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose or for decoration
A1 I pressed the button to turn on the light.
A2 She sewed a button onto her coat.
B1 The button on my shirt is coming loose.
B2 The elevator button was already pushed when I got there.
C1 The panic button is located under the desk for emergencies.
C2 The button on the remote control is not working properly.
verb to fasten with a button or buttons
A1 She buttoned up her coat before going outside.
A2 He buttoned his shirt incorrectly and had to redo it.
B1 Please make sure to button your jacket before entering the building.
B2 The tailor buttoned the suit jacket perfectly for the customer.
C1 The chef buttoned the chef's coat before starting work in the kitchen.
C2 The soldier buttoned up his uniform with precision before the inspection.
adjective having buttons or button-like objects
A1 She wore a button shirt to the party.
A2 The button closure on the jacket was broken.
B1 I prefer button fly jeans over zipper fly.
B2 The button detailing on the dress added a nice touch.
C1 The button-up cardigan was perfect for the chilly weather.
C2 The button accents on the blazer were hand-stitched for a unique look.
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A1 Please press the button to turn on the light.
A2 She sewed a button onto her shirt.
B1 The button on the remote control is not working.
B2 Make sure to fasten all the buttons on your coat.
C1 The button on the elevator was broken, so we had to take the stairs.
C2 He carefully selected the buttons for his new suit jacket.
formal Please press the button to submit your application.
informal Just hit the button to start the game.
slang I always mash the button to skip the cutscenes.
figurative She knew exactly which emotional buttons to push to get a reaction.
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