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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
close
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

I try to calm Mama, but my own hands are shaking so bad I can’t button up my dress.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez