Definitions

button up

VERB

batten down the hatches

Synonyms

WEAK

secure the hatches tie up zip up

VERB

button one's lip

Synonyms

WEAK

be silent clam up keep one's trap shut not let out a peep say nothing shut up

VERB

cap

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beat clinch complete cover crown eclipse exceed finish surpass wrap up

STRONG

best better can cob crest excel outshine outstrip pass surmount top transcend trump

WEAK

button down do to a T put the lid on top it off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin disregard fail fall behind forget ignore introduce lay out lose start

STRONG

surrender

VERB

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conclude do end halt shutter

STRONG

cap cease clear clinch consummate culminate determine discontinue fold terminate ultimate

WEAK

button down call it a day call off cut loose drop the curtain fold up pack it in put a lid on put to bed sew up shut down wind down wind up wrap up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin commence start

STRONG

continue initiate open

WEAK

not finish

VERB

lock

Synonyms

STRONGEST

close engage join press seal shut

STRONG

bar bolt button clench clutch embrace encircle enclose entwine grapple grasp hug latch link mesh secure unite

WEAK

turn the key

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disjoin open release unseal

STRONG

divide let go loose loosen separate unfasten unlock unloose

WEAK

unclasp

VERB

transact

Synonyms

STRONG

accomplish buy clinch close conclude conduct discharge do effectuate enact execute finish handle jell manage move negotiate operate perform prosecute sell settle

WEAK

TCB button down carry on pull off run with the ball see to sew up take care of work out a deal wrap up

Antonyms

STRONG

abandon begin commence disregard fail halt introduce keep leave mismanage miss neglect not finish prevent remain start stay stop unsettle

WEAK

deny refuse

Example Sentences

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“It was never particularly clear what constitutional theory undergirded the oath of office charges. I suspect the DA’s office will button up their theory and go back to the grand jury.”

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2024

The button up royal blue tops feature yellow and black piping on the cuffs of the sleeves and around the neck.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2023

The attorney general said the companies needed to "button up their cybersecurity measures" to protect customers.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2022

Thinking fast, Antonia and Margarita hang bags around their necks and button up their coats over them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2022

“Can you button up my dress?” she asked.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos

button up

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