button down

/ˈbʌtən daʊn/
noun
  1. A shirt with a button-down collar.
    • He bought a new button-down for the party.
    • She wore a striped button-down with jeans.
    • The store sells button-downs in many colors.
adjective
  1. Describing a shirt or collar that has buttons to fasten the collar points to the shirt.
    • He wore a blue button-down shirt to the interview.
    • She prefers button-down shirts because they stay neat all day.
    • Button-down collars are popular for both casual and formal wear.
  2. Conventional, conservative, or formal in style or attitude.
    • The event was a button-down affair with strict rules.
    • His button-down personality made him a good fit for the bank.
    • The company has a button-down dress code for all employees.
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