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button-down

[buht-n-doun] / ˈbʌt nˌdaʊn /


button down




VERB
finish, close; surpass
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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Another staple piece in every women’s closet is a classic gentleman’s button down.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

We gave each one of them moments that I remembered from growing up — rugby pads, rugby shirts or the polo shirts or that one look with the button down collar and the vest.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2023

“Everybody needs to stop hitting that panic button down there.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2022

To pair it via Bluetooth, simply hold that same button down for longer when you power on the MG20.

From The Verge • Jan. 27, 2022

The doorbell rings again, long and drawn out, like someone is holding the button down.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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