Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stop-button
Noun
/stɒp ˈbʌtən/
Definition
A control element that triggers a stop function in a device or system.
Examples
- The emergency stop-button can be found on the side of the machine for safety purposes.
- Press the stop-button to cease playback of the video.
- She pressed the stop-button when she realized she was in the wrong station.
Meaning
The term ‘stop-button’ refers to a button that, when pressed, will halt the operation of a machine, device, or process.
Synonyms
- halt button
- pause button
- shutdown button
