PUSH BUTTON Definition & Meaning

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push button

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noun

a device designed to close or open an electric circuit when a button or knob is depressed, and to return to a normal position when it is released.
the button or knob depressed.

push-button

[ poosh-buht-n ]

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adjective

operated by or as if by push buttons:
push-button tuning.
using complex, automated weapons, as long-range missiles, that require only simple initial steps to put them into action:
push-button warfare.

push button

noun

an electrical switch operated by pressing a button, which closes or opens a circuit
push-button modifier
1. operated by a push button
  a push-button radio
2. initiated as simply as by pressing a button
  push-button warfare

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of push button¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Origin of push button²

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

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Indeed, like so many other contests this postseason, Game 6 would require Roberts to push buttons and pull levers with his patchwork pitching staff, having nothing but relievers available to cover nine season-defining innings.

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I’m going to try to push buttons, poke people, praise people, look at how we do things.

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Pret's reporting system revealed there had been several call-outs relating to defective or frozen push buttons in the previous 19 months.

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PitchCom allows catchers or pitchers to push buttons on wristbands to call for fastballs, curves, changeups and anything else, along with the location.

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Zach knows how to push buttons, and he clearly derives pleasure from seeing people squirm.

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