How Do You Spell BUTTON UP?

Pronunciation: [bˈʌtən ˈʌp] (IPA)

The word "button up" is spelled with two syllables. The first syllable is pronounced with the sound /bʌt/, which is a short vowel sound followed by the consonant /t/. The second syllable is pronounced with the sound /ən/, which is the schwa sound followed by the consonant /n/. The word "button up" means to fasten or close something, such as a piece of clothing, with buttons. It is commonly used in phrases such as "button up your coat" or "button up your shirt."

BUTTON UP Meaning and Definition

1. Button up is a phrasal verb that refers to the act of fastening or securing a garment or object using buttons. It commonly pertains to closing or tightening an outfit, especially a shirt, by securing the buttons on the front. This term originated from the use of buttons as a form of closure in clothing, predominantly shirts.

   In a broader context, the phrasal verb can also encompass the act of securing or closing anything, not limited to clothing, with the use of buttons as fasteners. This could include buttoning up a coat, jacket, or even a bag that has button closures.

   The expression also carries a metaphorical meaning beyond its literal use. It can be used to describe someone who is being reserved, withdrawn, or secretive in their actions or behavior. In this sense, buttoning up refers to keeping one's emotions, thoughts, or experiences hidden or restrained. It suggests being tight-lipped or closed off from revealing personal information or concerns.

   Furthermore, button up can be used idiomatically to illustrate the completion or finalization of a task or project, usually implying an orderly or meticulous approach. It denotes finishing or organizing things thoroughly, leaving no loose ends. This figurative usage emphasizes being meticulous, efficient, and disciplined in achieving one's goals.

   Overall, button up encompasses the act of fastening clothing or objects with buttons, denotes a reserved or secretive demeanor, and implies thoroughness and organization in completing tasks.

Common Misspellings for BUTTON UP

• buttonup
• vutton up
• nutton up
• hutton up
• gutton up
• bytton up
• bhtton up
• bjtton up
• bitton up
• b8tton up
• b7tton up
• burton up
• bufton up
• bugton up
• buyton up
• bu6ton up
• bu5ton up
• butron up
• butfon up
• butgon up

Etymology of BUTTON UP

The term "button up" has its roots in the combination of the words "button" and "up".

The word "button" originated from the Old French word "bouton", and can be traced back to the Latin word "bottō", meaning "knob" or "bud". It was originally used to describe small ornaments or fastenings used in clothing.

The word "up" is a preposition indicating movement in an upward direction or towards a higher position.

When these two words are combined, "button up" refers to the action of fastening clothing by closing buttons, typically from the bottom upwards. It is used to describe the act of closing or securing a garment, usually a shirt or a jacket, by aligning and fastening the buttons in their respective buttonholes.

Idioms with the word BUTTON UP

• button up To "button up" typically means to fasten all the buttons on a piece of clothing. As an idiom, it can also refer to completing something thoroughly and completely, or to adopt a more conservative or cautious approach.

Similar spelling words for BUTTON UP

• button pink,
• button fern.

Conjugate verb Button up

CONDITIONAL

I would button up

you would button up

he/she/it would button up

we would button up

they would button up

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be buttoning up

you would be buttoning up

he/she/it would be buttoning up

we would be buttoning up

they would be buttoning up

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have button up

you would have button up

he/she/it would have button up

we would have button up

they would have button up

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been buttoning up

you would have been buttoning up

he/she/it would have been buttoning up

we would have been buttoning up

they would have been buttoning up

FUTURE

I will button up

you will button up

he/she/it will button up

we will button up

they will button up

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be buttoning up

you will be buttoning up

he/she/it will be buttoning up

we will be buttoning up

they will be buttoning up

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have buttoned up

you will have buttoned up

he/she/it will have buttoned up

we will have buttoned up

they will have buttoned up

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been buttoning up

you will have been buttoning up

he/she/it will have been buttoning up

we will have been buttoning up

they will have been buttoning up

IMPERATIVE

you button up

we let´s button up

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to button up

PAST

I buttoned up

you buttoned up

he/she/it buttoned up

we buttoned up

they buttoned up

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was buttoning up

you were buttoning up

he/she/it was buttoning up

we were buttoning up

they were buttoning up

PAST PARTICIPLE

buttoned up

PAST PERFECT

I had buttoned up

you had buttoned up

he/she/it had buttoned up

we had buttoned up

they had buttoned up

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been buttoning up

you had been buttoning up

he/she/it had been buttoning up

we had been buttoning up

they had been buttoning up

PRESENT

I button up

you button up

he/she/it buttons up

we button up

they button up

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am buttoning up

you are buttoning up

he/she/it is buttoning up

we are buttoning up

they are buttoning up

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

buttoning up

PRESENT PERFECT

I have buttoned up

you have buttoned up

he/she/it has buttoned up

we have buttoned up

they have buttoned up

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been buttoning up

you have been buttoning up

he/she/it has been buttoning up

we have been buttoning up

they have been buttoning up