button lock

ˈbʌtən lɑk

Definition

Definition of button lock - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

security

TECH.

locking mechanism operated by pressing a button

TECH.

The suitcase has a button lock for extra security.

technology

TECH.

feature on devices to prevent accidental operation

TECH.

Activate the button lock to avoid pocket dialing.

child lock

safety lock

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Images of button lock

locking mechanism operated by pressing a button
feature on devices to prevent accidental operation

Expressions with button

button up

fasten with a button or buttons

She buttoned up her coat before going outside.

panic button

button pressed in emergency to summon help

She hit the panic button when she noticed the smoke..

red button

button that triggers emergency action

Press the red button to stop the machine.

button it

stop talking or making noise

When the teacher entered, he whispered to his friend to button it..

big red button

button that triggers an important action

He pressed the big red button to start the machine.

at the touch of a button

adv.

easily done by pressing a button

You can start the machine at the touch of a button.

Expressions with lock

lock in

prevent someone or something from escaping or changing

The contract locks in the current terms for a year.

lock into

secure something in a fixed position

He used a clamp to lock the pipe into place.

lock out

prevent from entering by locking a door

The company decided to lock out the striking workers..

lock up

securely store something in a locked place

She decided to lock up her valuables in a safe.

lock and key

device used to secure something

The treasure chest was secured with a lock and key.

lock down

make an arrangement definite or permanent

They locked down the deal with a handshake.

lock eyes

look directly into each other's eyes

They lock eyes across the room.

lock on

focus attention or aim on a target

The missile will lock on the enemy aircraft.

have it on lock

be very skilled or proficient at something

He has it on lock when it comes to coding.

lock and load

get ready for an imminent task

The team was told to lock and load for the big presentation.

Examples of button lock in a sentence

The safe uses a button lock for added protection.
The button lock prevents accidental calls.
Engage the button lock to secure the device.

View all translations of button lock

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:verrou à bouton, verrouillage des boutons, ...
German:Druckknopfschloss, ...
Italian:blocco a pulsante, blocco dei pulsanti, ...
Spanish:cerradura de botón, bloqueo de botones, ...
Portuguese:fecho de botão, bloqueio de botão, ...
Chinese:按钮锁, ...
Japanese:ボタンロック, ボタン保護, ...
Arabic:قَفْل زِر, قفل الأزرار, ...
Hebrew:מַנְעוּל כַּפְתּוֹר, נְעִילַת כַּפְתּוֹרִים, ...
Russian:кнопочный замок, блокировка кнопок, ...
Ukrainian:кнопковий замок, блокування кнопок, ...
Hindi:बटन लॉक, बटन सुरक्षा, ...
Bengali:বোতাম লক, ...
Catalan:tancament de botó, ...
Czech:tlačítkový zámek, zámek tlačítek, ...
Danish:knaplås, ...
Dutch:knopsluiting, ...
Greek:κλείδωμα κουμπιού, ...
Hungarian:nyomógombos zár, billentyűzár, ...
Khmer:សោប៊ូតុង, មុខងារចាក់សោប៊ូតុង, ...
Korean:버튼 잠금장치, ...
Persian:قفل دکمه‌ای, ...
Polish:zamek przyciskowy, ...
Portuguese (BR):fecho de botão, bloqueio de botão, ...
Romanian:mecanism de blocare cu buton, blocare a butoanelor, ...
Swedish:knapplås, ...
Thai:ล็อคปุ่ม, ฟีเจอร์ล็อคปุ่ม, ...
Turkish:düğme kilidi, düğme kilidi özelliği, ...
Vietnamese:khóa nút, tính năng khóa nút, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “b”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of button lock - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Images of button lock

Expressions with button

Expressions with lock

Terms related to button lock

Examples of button lock in a sentence

View all translations of button lock

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery