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Definition of buttons - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
clothingsmall fasteners on clothing for securing two parts
- She fastened the buttons on her shirt..
2.
technologycontrols on a device to perform specific functions
- He pressed the buttons on the remote to change the channel..
3.
- The buttons patrolled the neighborhood.
4.
- He lost his buttons after the accident.
5.
serviceDated UK young male servant or pageDated UK
- The buttons helped carry the luggage.
Images of buttons
small fasteners on clothing for securing two parts 
controls on a device to perform specific functions
Expressions with buttons
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deliberately annoy or irritate someone
Stop pushing my buttons with your constant complaints.
deliberately annoy or irritate someone
She kept pushing his buttons until he finally snapped.
do or say things that cause a strong reaction
She knows how to press the right buttons to make him laugh.
everyone has an opinion just like a belly button
Remember, opinion is like belly buttons, everyone has one.
deliberately make someone angry or upset
He knows how to press her buttons.
take actions to achieve a desired result
She knows how to push the right buttons to get what she wants.
shiny metal fasteners used on uniforms
The officer's jacket had brass buttons.
attach buttons to fabric using needle and thread
She learned to sew buttons on her shirt.
plants with round yellow flowers native to Australia
Billy buttons are popular in Australian gardens.
Origin of buttons
Old French, bouton (bud, knob)
Terms with buttons included in their meaning
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office hardware
input tool with buttons for entering text into digital machines
clothing
fasten with a button or buttons
warmth
fasten all buttons to keep warm
clothing
shirt with a collar and a placket with two or three buttons
fastening
be fastened by buttons
fashion
woman's shirt with buttons and a collar
clothing
casual shirt with a collar and buttons
devices
small keyboard with buttons for devices
clothing
casual shirt with a collar and buttons
clothing
having a collar fastened with buttons
clothing
the act or result of fastening with buttons
timekeeping device
device for measuring time with start and stop buttons
clothing
open the buttons of a garment
technology
enclosed unit with buttons or circuits used to operate equipment
technology
row of clickable buttons on a computer interface
formal wear
collared shirt with buttons for formal occasions
clothing
closed with buttons or similar devices
technology
set of buttons on a telephone
user interface
horizontal or vertical strip with selectable buttons
action
in the process of being fastened with buttons
self-opening
come open by having buttons unfastened
clothing
act of undoing buttons on clothing
supply
provide something with buttons
operation
operate a device by pressing buttons
Examples of buttons in a sentence
He lost one of the buttons on his jacket. The buttons on the console were confusing to use. She accidentally pressed the wrong buttons on the microwave. The buttons were called to the scene quickly. Local buttons are known for their dedication. After the stressful week, she felt like she was losing her buttons.
Meditation helps him keep his buttons intact. The buttons polished the silverware before dinner. The buttons ran errands for the guests.
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- French:boutons, touches, ...
- German:Knöpfe, Tasten, ...
- Italian:bottoni, pulsanti, ...
- Spanish:botones, juicio, ...
- Portuguese:botões, bófia, ...
- Chinese:纽扣, 按钮, ...
- Japanese:ボタン, スイッチ, ...
- Arabic:أَزْرَار, شُرْطِي, ...
- Hebrew:כַּפְתּוֹרִים, שׁוֹטְרֵי הַמִּשְׁטָרָה, ...
- Russian:пуговицы, кнопки, ...
- Ukrainian:ґудзики, кнопки, ...
- Hindi:बटन, स्विच, ...
Definition of button - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
clothingsmall disc for fastening clothes
- She sewed a button onto her coat.
2.
technologycontrol on a device that is pressed to operate it
- He pressed the button to start the coffee machine..
3.
computeron-screen icon to perform an action
- Click the button to save your work.
4.
accessoryUK badge bearing a design or sloganUK
- He wore a button that said 'Vote!'
5.
sportsRare center of a curling targetRare
- He aimed for the button in the curling match.
Verb
1.
garmenttr./intr. secure clothing sections using a small sewn fastenertr./intr.
- She took a moment to button her coat..
2.
fasteningintr. be fastened by buttonsintr.
- The shirt buttons easily.
3.
supplytr. provide something with buttonstr.
- The tailor buttoned the new jacket.
Images of button
small disc for fastening clothes 
on-screen icon to perform an action 
badge bearing a design or slogan 
center of a curling target
Expressions with button
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fasten with a button or buttons
She buttoned up her coat before going outside.
button pressed in emergency to summon help
She hit the panic button when she noticed the smoke..
button that triggers emergency action
Press the red button to stop the machine.
stop talking or making noise
When the teacher entered, he whispered to his friend to button it..
button that triggers an important action
He pressed the big red button to start the machine.
easily done by pressing a button
You can start the machine at the touch of a button.
very cheerful or lively
The children were bright as a button during the party.
exactly at the precise time
He arrived on the button, not a minute late..
act quickly because of sudden fear or emergency
Don't press the panic button just because you lost your keys.
extremely cute or charming
The puppy is adorable as a button with its big eyes.
very smart or clever in thinking or appearance
She is bright as a new button in solving problems.
very intelligent or cheerful in nature
Her smile was bright as a shiny new button.
stay silent to keep a secret or avoid trouble
He decided to button his lip during the meeting.
stay silent or stop talking
He decided to button his mouth during the meeting.
keep a secret or not reveal information
Button your lip until the deal is signed, or we lose everything.
very cute and endearing in a small way
That puppy is cute as a button!
react with sudden fear or alarm
When the fire alarm went off, everyone hit the panic button.
start over or begin again
After the failure, they decided to hit the reset button and try again.
very tidy and well-organized
Her room is neat as a button.
react to a situation with fear or urgency
When the fire alarm rang, everyone pushed the panic button.
topic that generates strong emotional reactions
Gun control is a hot button issue in political debates.
button that does nothing but makes people feel in control
The elevator's close-door button is a placebo button.
having no value or importance
His promises are not worth a button.
small device pressed to ring a bell
She pressed the bell button to call the butler.
Origin of button
Old French, boton (button)
Examples of button in a sentence
The button on his jacket was loose. She hit the button to turn off the alarm. The button on the remote was stuck. Press the button to start the machine. The button on the screen opens the menu. She proudly displayed a button with a peace sign.
He collected buttons from various political campaigns. The stone landed perfectly on the button. She practiced hitting the button every day. He struggled to button his shirt with one hand. Please button your jacket before going outside. This coat buttons neatly at the collar. The baby's cardigan buttons down the back. She carefully buttoned the vintage dress for the exhibit. He buttoned the coat before stepping out into the cold.
View all translations of button
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:bouton, boutonner, ...
- German:Knopf, zuknöpfen, ...
- Italian:bottone, allacciare, ...
- Spanish:botón, abotonar, ...
- Portuguese:botão, abotoar, ...
- Chinese:纽扣, 用纽扣扣上, ...
- Japanese:ボタン, ボタンを留める, ...
- Arabic:زِر, أَزْرَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:כַּפְתוֹר, לְכַפְתֵּר, ...
- Russian:пуговица, застегивать, ...
- Ukrainian:ґудзик, застібати, ...
- Hindi:बटन, बटन लगाना, ...
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