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button-down
01
describing a shirt with a collar that is secured by buttons to the fabric, typically considered a classic or formal style
Example
He wore a button-down shirt to the business meeting.
The button-down collar keeps the shirt looking neat and structured.
02
describing something as overly conventional, traditional, or lacking creativity in approach
Example
His button-down personality made him hesitant to try new ideas.
The office maintained a button-down culture that resisted change.

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