call button
The 'call button' is commonly used in various environments to request assistance or service, dating back to the 1860s.
Definition
B2Healthcare
(technical)A button used by patients to request assistance from medical staff.
Example
- The patient pressed the call button to ask for more pain relief.
B2Aviation
(technical)A button used by passengers to summon a flight attendant.
Example
- She pressed the call button to ask for a blanket during the flight.
B2Transportation
(general)A button used to request a walk signal at a pedestrian crossing.
Example
- He pressed the call button at the crosswalk and waited for the light to change.
B2Buildings
(general)A button used to summon an elevator.
Example
- She pressed the call button and waited for the elevator to arrive.
B2Hospitality
(general)A button used in establishments like restaurants or hotels to request service.
Example
- He pressed the call button to request room service in the hotel.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "call button":
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