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• Pequeno objeto geralmente redondo usado para fechar roupas ou um pequeno interruptor que ativa um dispositivo ou função.

A small, often round, fastener used to secure clothing or a small switch used to activate a device or function.

1. Clothing fastenerA1formal

   A small disc or knob sewn onto a garment to fasten it by passing through a buttonhole.

   Botão

   • He sewed a button back onto his shirt.
   • The coat has large wooden buttons.
   • She buttoned up her jacket quickly.

2. Device controlA1formal

   A small switch or knob on a machine, device, or electronic interface that is pressed to operate it.

   Botão

   • Press the red button to start the machine.
   • The elevator button was stuck.
   • He clicked the button on his mouse to open the file.

   Sinônimoscontrolkeyknobpush buttonswitch

3. A2informal

   A small badge or pin worn to show support for a cause, membership, or identification.

   Botton

   • She wore a campaign button on her jacket.
   • The volunteers handed out buttons with the charity logo.
   • He collected buttons from different political rallies.

   Sinônimosbadgeembleminsigniapin

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de fechar ou prender algo com botão, colchete de pressão ou dispositivo semelhante. Também pode significar abotoar uma peça de roupa.

A verb used to indicate the act of fastening or closing something with a button.

1. Fasten with a buttonA2formal

   To close or secure something using a button.

   Abotoar

   • She buttoned her coat before going outside.
   • He buttoned his shirt all the way up.
   • Please button your jacket; it's cold outside.

   Sinônimosbutton updo upfasten

   Antônimosunbutton

2. A2informal

   To press a button on a device to activate or control it.

   Apertar um botão

   • He buttoned the remote to turn on the TV.
   • She buttoned the start button on the microwave.
   • You need to button the 'send' key to submit the form.

Variantes phrasalbutton up