What does button up mean?

Definitions for button up
but·ton up

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word button up.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. close up, clam up, dummy up, shut up, belt up, button up, be quiet, keep mumverb

    refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent

    "The children shut up when their father approached"

Wiktionary

  1. button upverb

    To fasten with a button or buttons.

  2. button upverb

    To fasten all the buttons on a coat, or similar item of clothing, to keep warm.

ChatGPT

  1. button up

    Button up is a verb phrase which generally means to fasten the buttons of a piece of clothing, usually a shirt, coat or jacket. It can also be used metaphorically to suggest preparing oneself for a challenging situation or tightening security measures.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of button up in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of button up in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of button up in a Sentence

  1. Tough Mudder Van Zile:

    If you think about it, it’s like wearing a button up shirt.

  2. Aaron Judge:

    No, whenever they keep the roof closed here it’s a little chilly, i was just telling my teammates to button up a little bit.


Translations for button up

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  • abrocharse, abotonarSpanish
  • napittaaFinnish
  • încheiaRomanian
  • застегнуть, застёгиваться, застёгивать, застегнутьсяRussian

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