button up — to fasten a shirt, coat, etc. by putting buttons through buttonholes
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to fasten a shirt, coat, etc. by putting buttons through buttonholes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbʌtən ʌp/
Korean meaning: 단추를 채우다, 옷을 단추로 잠그다
Korean pronunciation: **버**튼 **업**
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always told me to button up my jacket or I'd catch a cold from the 'button flu'!
- The boss walked in, so everyone decided to button up about the surprise party.
- He buttoned up his shirt so fast, he looked like a magician making buttons disappear!
button up
VERB//ˈbʌtən ʌp//
to fasten a shirt, coat, etc. by putting buttons through buttonholes
a young professional stands in front of a mirror carefully threading buttons through buttonholes on a crisp white dress shirt. Their fingers work methodically from bottom to top, securing each button in place. The shirt transforms from hanging open to neatly closed as more buttons get fastened. A roommate sits on the bed nearby, also getting ready for work by putting on shoes. The morning routine continues peacefully around them as both prepare for their day. the action of fastening a shirt by putting buttons through buttonholes
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Cut it up, button it up, then shut it up!
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Origin
Button은 14세기 프랑스어 'bouton'에서 유래되었으며, 원래 '새싹, 꽃봉오리'를 의미했습니다. 옷의 단추가 꽃봉오리처럼 동글동글하게 생겼다고 해서 붙여진 이름입니다.
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“My grandmother always told me to button up my jacket or I'd catch a cold from the 'button flu'!”
“The boss walked in, so everyone decided to button up about the surprise party.”
“He buttoned up his shirt so fast, he looked like a magician making buttons disappear!”
“Please button up your coat before going outside in this weather.”
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