delaybuttons
nounUK /dɪˈleɪˌbʌtənz/
US /dɪˈleɪˌbʌtənz/
Buttons that make something happen later instead of right away.
She pressed the delaybuttons so the music would start after everyone sat down.
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2. Buttons on a device that add a short wait before an action begins.
The camera's delaybuttons gave him ten seconds to run into the picture.
3. Controls that push back a scheduled event to a later time.
He used the delaybuttons to move the meeting to the afternoon.
4. Settings that slow down a response on purpose.
The game's delaybuttons made the doors open slowly for suspense.