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BUTTON UP

(verb)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Button Up.

Button Up - as a verb

Refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent

Example: "The children shut up when their father approached"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
be quietbelt upclam updummy upkeep mumshut up

Example Sentences

"Please button up your shirt before you come out of your room."
"The teacher asked the students to button up their jackets before going outside for recess."
"I always button up my blouse all the way to the top."
"Please button up your jacket, it's cold outside."
"I forgot to button up my blouse this morning."
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