Meaning of the word "mute button" in English

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mute button

US /ˈmjuːt ˌbʌt.ən/
UK /ˈmjuːt ˌbʌt.ən/
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Noun

1.

a button or control on an electronic device that silences the audio output or input

Example:
Please hit the mute button on your microphone during the meeting.
I accidentally pressed the mute button on the TV remote.
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