automatic |
When something is automatic, it works by itself. When a machine is automatic, it usually only needs a person to push a button to start it. |
button |
a small round flat disk that fastens clothing by fitting through a slit or loop. [5 definitions] |
buttonhole |
a small slit in a piece of clothing through which a button can be fastened. [1/2 definitions] |
click |
in computing, the act of pressing and releasing the button on a mouse. [2/7 definitions] |
double-click |
to press the button of a computer mouse two times very quickly. |
drag |
to move (something) from one place to another on a computer screen by clicking on the object and holding down the mouse button while moving it. [1/6 definitions] |
fasten |
When you fasten something, you close it tight or make stay closed with a lock, button, or other device. [1/3 definitions] |
fastener |
A fastener is a device that is used to hold things together. A button is a kind of fastener. |
hang up |
to end a telephone call by pressing a button or putting the telephone down in the part that holds it. [1/3 definitions] |
insignia |
a badge, button, medal, or mark that indicates membership in a certain group. |
jukebox |
a machine that holds many different records or CDs and plays music when money is put in. By pushing a button, the song that is chosen will play. |
key1 |
a button or part of a machine or musical instrument that makes it work when pressed. [1/6 definitions] |
press1 |
When you press something like a button, you push it to make it move down. [1/8 definitions] |
punch1 |
A punch is a quick push of a button on a machine. [2/4 definitions] |
ring2 |
When you ring a doorbell, you press a button on it and it makes a sound inside a house or apartment. A doorbell is a small device, usually electrical nowadays, that creates a noise so that people know someone is at their door. [1/8 definitions] |
stud1 |
a small button that is put through a hole to fasten an article of clothing. [1/5 definitions] |
undo |
When you undo something, you make it loose or free. When you undo the buttons on your jacket, you take the buttons out of the button holes. [1/2 definitions] |
up |
When you button up your coat, you button your coat completely. When you fill up your glass with juice, you fill the glass completely. [1/19 definitions] |
vending machine |
a machine that sells small things such as candy bars or soft drinks. It is operated by putting money into a slot and pressing a button. |