self-destruct button
ˈsɛlf dɪˈstrʌkt ˈbʌtən
Definition

Definition of self-destruct button - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

machinesbutton that makes a machine or device destroy itself
  • The villain pressed the self-destruct button on his robot.
  • The spaceship's self-destruct button was hidden.
  • She accidentally triggered the self-destruct button.
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  • self-destruct button: button that makes a machine or device destroy itself
    button that makes a machine or device destroy itself

Expressions with self

higher selfn.
idealized version of oneself with best qualities
Strive to become your higher self every day.
second selfn.
person who is like a twin
She was more than a friend, she was her second self.
shadow of one's former selfn.
person much weaker than before
After the illness, he was a shadow of his former self.
self-centeredadj.
focused only on oneself, ignoring others
She is too self-centered to notice others' problems.
self-consciousadj.
feeling uncomfortable because too aware of yourself
She felt self-conscious at the party.
self-controln.
ability to control one's emotions and desires
He showed great self-control during the heated debate..

Expressions with destruct

self-destructv.
engage in actions leading to one's own failure
He tends to self-destruct when under pressure.

Expressions with button

button upv.
fasten with a button or buttons
She buttoned up her coat before going outside.
panic buttonn.
button pressed in emergency to summon help
She hit the panic button when she noticed the smoke..
red buttonn.
button that triggers emergency action
Press the red button to stop the machine.
button itv.
stop talking or making noise
When the teacher entered, he whispered to his friend to button it..
big red buttonn.
button that triggers an important action
He pressed the big red button to start the machine.
at the touch of a buttonadv.
easily done by pressing a button
You can start the machine at the touch of a button.
bright as a buttonadj.
very cheerful or lively
The children were bright as a button during the party.
on the buttonadv.
exactly at the precise time
He arrived on the button, not a minute late..
press the panic buttonv.
act quickly because of sudden fear or emergency
Don't press the panic button just because you lost your keys.
adorable as a buttonadj.
extremely cute or charming
The puppy is adorable as a button with its big eyes.

Terms related to self-destruct button

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self-destructionself-destructivealarmdetonatorfail-safemechanismoverrideshutdownswitchtrigger

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  1. French:bouton d'autodestruction, ...
  2. German:Selbstzerstörungsknopf, ...
  3. Italian:pulsante di autodistruzione, ...
  4. Spanish:botón de autodestrucción, ...
  5. Portuguese:botão de autodestruição, ...
  6. Chinese:自毁按钮, ...
  7. Japanese:自爆ボタン, ...
  8. Arabic:زِرّ تَدْمِير ذاتِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:כַּפְתּוֹר הַשְׁמָדָה עַצְמִית, ...
  10. Russian:кнопка самоуничтожения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кнопка самознищення, ...
  12. Hindi:आत्म-विनाश बटन, ...
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