button up

Meanings

• Verb

  To fasten the top buttons of one's shirt or jacket.

  - "Before going outside, remember to button up your coat."
  - "After a long meal, it's time to button up and leave the table."

• Verb

  To close or secure something, typically a container, by fastening buttons.

  - "Button up the bag tightly to prevent spills."
  - "The suitcase was buttoned up and ready for travel."

---

Synonyms

bite one's lip , zip one's lip

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with button up
cup , up , stup , shup

---

Variants

List of all variants of button up that leads to same result
button , buttonless , buttons , on the button , buttoned , buttoner , buttoners , buttoning , button bar , button bars , button-down , buttoned-down , button-downs , button man , button men , button mushroom , button mushrooms , button quail , button quails , button snakeroot , button snakeroots , button it

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'button up' comes from the Old English word 'boten,' meaning a knob or button, and 'up' meaning to raise or lift.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Buttoning up in a hurry can sometimes cause the buttons to pop off.

2. The first buttons were made from shells or bone.

3. Buttoning up was a common practice during the Victorian era to maintain a proper appearance.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Fasten: Related concept that refers to making something secure or closed by using fasteners such as buttons, zippers, or Velcro.

2. Dress code: Related concept that often includes the requirement to 'button up' as part of a formal or professional attire.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'button up' is used metaphorically to mean to prepare oneself or to take action. In music, the term is used in the title of a song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

How to Memorize "button up"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself fastening the top buttons of a shirt or jacket.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the action of buttoning up with preparing for an event or taking action.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Button Up' to remember the action of fastening buttons.

---

Memorize "button up" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize button up is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.