button up
1
: to close tightly and securely
a tank buttoned up and ready for action
2
: to carry to completion
button up an order or assignment
3
: to bring to complete and final decision or irrevocable settlement
: to become mum
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“Button up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/button%20up. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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