button
n. countablen. a small, round object on your clothes that you push through a hole to keep them closed. It can also be a small part of a machine that you press to make it work.
n. a small disk or knob sewn onto a garment to fasten it by being pushed through a slit; also, a small part of an electronic device pressed to trigger a specific function.
I need to sew a button back onto my shirt.
The elevator will not move until you press the button for the correct floor.
Modern aircraft cockpits have replaced many physical buttons with touchscreens, though critical safety controls remain as tactile switches for immediate pilot recognition.
Commonly used with the verbs 'press', 'push', or 'sew'.
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Benjamin Button
To seemingly age in reverse; to appear younger, either through changes in appearance or one's personality and lifestyle.
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button nose
A nose with a small size and a relatively flat, round shape, usually considered to be dainty or cute in appearance.
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button one's lip
To remain silent, especially in order to keep a secret or to avoid saying something inappropriate.