push-button sequence
nounUK /ˈpʊʃ bʌtən ˈsiːkwəns/
US /ˈpʊʃ bʌtən ˈsiːkwəns/
A push-button sequence is a set of buttons you press in a certain order.
To open the secret door, you must enter the push-button sequence correctly.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A series of button presses that triggers a machine or device to perform an action.
The elevator uses a push-button sequence to select multiple floors.
3. A predefined order of button inputs used as a security code.
The safe only opens after the correct push-button sequence is entered.
4. A step-by-step set of button commands in a user interface or game.
The tutorial teaches players the push-button sequence for a special move.