button
/ˈbʌtən/
noun
- A small disc or knob sewn onto a garment to fasten it by passing through a buttonhole.
- She fastened the top button of her blouse.
- I need to sew a button back onto my shirt.
- The coat has shiny gold buttons down the front.
- A small switch or control that activates a device or function when pressed.
- The remote has a button for changing the volume.
- Press the red button to start the machine.
- He pushed the elevator button for the fifth floor.
- A small round object or symbol, especially one that is pressed to perform an action on a computer or phone screen.
- Click the 'Submit' button to send your form.
- She tapped the button on the screen to take a photo.
- The app has a blue button that says 'Download'.
verb
- To fasten with a button or buttons.
- Please button your jacket before going outside.
- He carefully buttoned his shirt all the way up.
- She couldn't button the top button because it was too tight.
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