A button is a small, round thing you use to close clothes. You push it through a hole to keep the clothes closed. People use buttons on shirts, pants, and coats.
She sewed a button on her shirt.
The button fell off my coat today.
A button on a machine is a small thing you press with your finger. It helps to start or stop the machine. You find buttons on computers, phones, and remote controls.
Press the red button to stop the machine.
He pushed the button to turn on the TV.
To button something means to close it with buttons. People often button shirts or coats to keep warm or look neat. It is a common action with clothes that have buttons.
Please button your coat before going out.
He buttoned the shirt quickly this morning.
On computers and phones, a button is a small picture or symbol on the screen. You click or tap it to make something happen, like sending a message or opening a program.
Click the button to send the message.
The save button is at the top of the screen.
A button can be a small, round part on the body or a plant. It looks like a little bump or swelling. For example, a small lump on the skin or a tiny bud on a flower.
He has a small button on his skin near his chin.
The plant grew a button-like bud in spring.
To button someone means to ask them many times or quickly for information or action. It is like pressing someone strongly with questions or requests.
She buttoned him for an answer about the problem.
They buttoned the manager about the delay.
In military clothing, buttons often show ranks or groups. They can be special and made from metal or gold. These buttons are important and part of a uniform.
The officer wore gold buttons on his uniform.
Buttons on the jacket showed the soldier's rank.
Sometimes 'button' means the small action or thing that begins a bigger event. For example, pushing a button can start a machine or launch something important.
Pressing that button will start the rocket.
He said the right words to push her buttons.
