Definitions by Arminkshipper

On the button 

On time.

The train arrived at the station perfectly on the button, right at 3:15 pm.

On the button by Arminkshipper July 8, 2024

Button your lip 

Put an end to or hold off on speaking.

Little Sarah blurted out the surprise party plan, but her mom quickly shushed her with, "Button your lip, Sarah! It's a surprise!"

Button your lip by Arminkshipper July 8, 2024

Button 

Give up talking.

"Alright, I'll button up. What would you like to talk about instead?"

Button by Arminkshipper July 8, 2024

Button 

a badge attached to clothing with an image or phrase on it.

At the concert, everyone wore brightly colored buttons supporting their favorite band.

Button by Arminkshipper July 8, 2024

Button 

a knob that is attached to a foil point to render it harmless.

The duelists faced off, their foils glinting in the sunlight. One held a newer model, complete with a safety button at the tip, while the other sported a more traditional weapon.

Button by Arminkshipper July 8, 2024

Culture 

preserve (bacteria, tissue cells, etc.) in environments conducive to growth.

Biliary cell culture has been attempted by a number of researchers.

Culture by Arminkshipper July 8, 2024

Culture 

the growth of microorganisms in artificial media that has nutrients, such as bacteria or tissue cells.

The cells multiply quickly in culture.

Culture by Arminkshipper July 8, 2024