buttonmaintenance
nounUK /ˈbʌtən ˈmeɪntənəns/
US /ˈbʌtən ˈmeɪntənəns/
Button maintenance is the work of keeping buttons clean and in good shape.
The tailor does button maintenance on old coats so the buttons stay on tight.
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2. The regular checking and fixing of buttons on machines or control panels.
The factory schedules button maintenance every month to keep the control panel working.
3. The process of cleaning and polishing decorative buttons on a uniform.
Soldiers are responsible for the button maintenance of their dress uniforms.
4. A service offered by a dry cleaner to replace or secure loose buttons.
The shop includes button maintenance with every suit cleaning.