push·but·ton

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push button

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push′ but`ton

a button or knob that opens or closes an electric circuit when depressed or released.

[1875–80, Amer.]

push′-but`ton

adj.

1. operated by or as if by push buttons: push-button tuning.

2. utilizing devices that can be easily activated from a distant location: push-button warfare.

[1875–80, Amer.]

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Noun

1.

push button - an electrical switch operated by pressing; "the elevator was operated by push buttons"; "the push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk" bell push - a button that is pushed to ring a bell buzzer, doorbell, bell - a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed horn button - a button that you press to activate the horn of an automobile panic button - a button to push in order to summon help in case of an emergency; "the circuit is operated by a panic button"; "when he saw that I was angry he hit the panic button" push-button radio - a radio receiver that can be tuned by pressing buttons reset button - a push button that you press to activate the reset mechanism electric switch, electrical switch, switch - control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit

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