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Buttoning Meaning in English

word · lemma: button

ˈbətən
BUH-tən-ing
bˈʌtənɪŋ
BUT-uh-ning

Definição

The act of fastening clothes or fabric together using buttons, by putting the buttons through the holes.

Uso & Nuances

Usually describes the process of fastening buttons on a shirt, coat, or other clothing. Used as a verb form (present participle). Commonly appears in phrases like 'buttoning up' (closing completely, often for warmth or neatness). Don't confuse with 'unbuttoning' (the opposite).

Frases de Exemplo

She is buttoning her shirt.

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He spent a long time buttoning his coat.

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The child needs help buttoning her sweater.

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I'm having trouble buttoning these tiny buttons.

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After buttoning up, she grabbed her bag and left.

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He stood there, slowly buttoning his cuffs as he listened.

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