/ˈbətn/
noun
1. a small disc or knob that is used to fasten a dress, pants, shirt, or other article of clothing Don’t get me wrong, I love a good cardigan too, but a jacket— especially one with sharp shoulders, interesting buttons, or a unique collar— always looks the most fashion forward. - Nina Garcia, (1965 - ) 2. a knob on a piece of equipment that is pressed to operate it A photograph is a moment when you press the button, it will never come back. - Renee Berri, (1917-1998) 3. a hidden sensitivity that can be manipulated to produce a desired response I didn’t mean to push all of your buttons, I was looking for mute. - Author unknown 4. a usually circular metal or plastic badge bearing a stamped design or printed slogan 5. in computer interface systems, a well-defined area within the interface that is clicked to select a command We live in a world where people can ridicule you at the push of a button. They can question you at the push of a button. - Chadwick Boseman, (1976-2020) verb to secure with a button or snap If the first button of one’s coat is wrongly buttoned, all the rest will be crooked. - Johann Wolfgang Goethe, (1749-1832)