[ˈbʌtn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small disc or knob sewn on to a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose or for decoration

- a small device on a piece of electrical or electronic equipment which is pressed to operate it

- a badge bearing a design or slogan and pinned to clothing


Phrases:
- button one's lip
- on the button
- press the button
- push someone's buttons

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French bouton, of Germanic origin and related to butt

[ˈbʌtn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- fasten (clothing) with buttons
(e.g: I buttoned my shirt and knotted my tie)

- stop talking


Phrases:
- button one's lip
- on the button
- press the button
- push someone's buttons

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French bouton, of Germanic origin and related to butt