button up (Meaning)

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button up (v)

refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent

Before leaving the house, she made sure to button up her coat to shield herself from the biting cold.
The soldier quickly learned how to button up his uniform, ensuring it met the strict military standards.
As the storm approached, they rushed to button up the windows and doors to protect against the wind and rain.
His tendency to button up his emotions made it challenging for others to understand what he was truly feeling.
It's essential to button up the paperwork before the deadline to avoid any penalties or delays.
The detective knew he had to button up the case before presenting it to the jury.
The professor encouraged his students to button up their essays with strong conclusions that summarized their arguments.
She took a moment to button up her thoughts before delivering the speech in front of the large audience.
The fashion designer decided to button up the dress with delicate pearls to add a touch of elegance.
The old farmhouse creaked in the wind, urging the owners to button up the loose boards to keep out the drafts.

refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent

zip (up),lock, close, bolt, shut, fasten,bar, clasp, latch

unlock, unlatch, open, unlatch, unfasten, unlock,open, unfasten, unzip, unfold

Before leaving the house, she made sure to button up her coat to shield herself from the biting cold.

The soldier quickly learned how to button up his uniform, ensuring it met the strict military standards.

As the storm approached, they rushed to button up the windows and doors to protect against the wind and rain.

His tendency to button up his emotions made it challenging for others to understand what he was truly feeling.