Button - down-Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A button is a small fastener used to secure clothing by passing through a buttonhole. It can also refer to a control on electronic devices that is pressed to perform an action.
Definition:
A small fastener sewn to clothing, pushed through a slit to secure it.
Synonyms:
knob, switch, key, dial
Part of Speech:
noun, verb
Antonyms:
unbutton, release
Common Collocations:
push the button, sew on a button, press the button, undo the button, click the button
Derivatives:
buttoned, buttoning, unbutton
Usage Tips:
Use "button" as a noun for clothing fasteners or as a verb meaning to fasten with buttons.
Common Phrases:
on the button, push someone's buttons, bright as a button
Etymology:
From Old French "boton," meaning "bud" or "knob," derived from "bouter" (to thrust).
Examples:
- 1. She sewed a shiny button onto her coat.
- 2. He pressed the elevator button impatiently.
- 3. The jacket has five small buttons down the front.
- 4. Don’t forget to button your shirt before leaving.