transcription, транскрипция: [ bʌt(ə)nhoʊl ]
( buttonholes, buttonholing, buttonholed)
1.
A buttonhole is a hole that you push a button through in order to fasten a shirt, coat, or other piece of clothing.
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2.
A buttonhole is a flower that you wear on your coat or dress. ( BRIT )
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3.
If you buttonhole someone, you stop them and make them listen to you.
Several people buttonholed television reporters to explain to them their reasons for not voting.
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