Button up

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo fasten with a button or buttons.

"Button up your shirt cuff. It has come undone."

2.VerbTo fasten all the buttons on a coat, or similar item of clothing, to keep warm.

"Button up well. It's freezing outside today."

3.VerbTo conclude; to finalize; to put the finishing touches (on).

"It's time to button up the meeting."

4.VerbAlternative form of button up one's lip.

"He needs to button up."

5.VerbTo seal off (a military vehicle or facility).

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