ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Push-button

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpʊʃˌbʌtn̩/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Push-button is an adjective meaning Which can be initiated or activated at the push of a button.

Meaning

Which can be initiated or activated at the push of a button.

More Meanings

  1. An electrical switch activated by pressing a button.

Example Sentences

push-button warfare
a push-button automatic [transmission]
The push-button, entrance-exit signalling console incorporated in the operating floor of the yard control tower governs entry to and egress from the yard, [...]
The cab equipment of the automatic control system is illustrated. It consists of a rotary switch graduated from 0 to 120 km.p.h. at 5 km.p.h. intervals, and four push-buttons.

Word Forms

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