Phrase guide
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Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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noun
An emergency button which, when pressed, alerts authorities of danger or triggers an alarm system.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Synonym of boss key.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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Synonyms: boss key
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noun
a button to push in order to summon help in case of an emergency
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: push button, push, button
History
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