buttons

[ˈbʌtənz]

buttons Definition

• 1. small fasteners, typically round, that are used to fasten clothes
• 2. a knob or disc that is pressed to operate a machine or electrical device
• 3. a badge bearing a design or slogan and pinned to clothing

Using buttons: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "buttons" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She sewed the buttons onto the shirt.

• Example

  Press the button to turn on the machine.

• Example

  He wore a campaign button for his favorite candidate.

buttons Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for buttons

• clips
• studs
• pins
• fasteners

Phrases with buttons

• on the button

  exactly right or accurate

  Example

  Her guess was on the button.

• bursting at the seams (or buttons)

  to be extremely full or crowded

  Example

  The restaurant was bursting at the seams with customers.

• press the panic button

  to react to a situation with extreme fear or anxiety

  Example

  When she saw the spider, she pressed the panic button and screamed.

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Summary: buttons in Brief

The term 'buttons' [ˈbʌtənz] refers to small fasteners used to fasten clothes, knobs or discs used to operate machines or devices, and badges bearing designs or slogans. It includes phrases like 'on the button,' meaning exactly right, and 'bursting at the seams (or buttons),' meaning extremely full or crowded.