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Meaning of the word button in English

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button

US /ˈbʌt̬.ən/
UK /ˈbʌt.ən/
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Noun

1.

a small knob or disc sewn onto a garment, serving as a fastener by passing through a buttonhole

Example:
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She sewed a new button on her coat.
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This shirt has too many buttons.
Synonym:
fastener clasp stud
2.

a small, usually round, control that you push to operate a device or machine

Example:
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Press the red button to start the machine.
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The remote control has many small buttons.
Synonym:
switch key control

Verb

1.

fasten (a garment) with buttons

Example:
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Please button up your coat, it's cold outside.
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He quickly buttoned his shirt before leaving.
Synonym:
fasten close secure
2.

press a button on a device or machine

Example:
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Just button the remote to change the channel.
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He buttoned the elevator to the tenth floor.
Synonym:
press push activate
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