pressing button

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pressing
adjective
uk
/ˈpres.ɪŋ/us
/ˈpres.ɪŋ/
urgent or needing to be dealt ...
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button
noun[C]
uk
/ˈbʌt.ən/us
/ˈbʌt̬.ən/
a small, usually circular object used to fasten something, for example a shirt ...
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In contrast, bypressingbutton2, you are sure to save one person.
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This is becausepressingbutton2 will save more lives.
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Also, players can save their progress in a game with a password feature by pressing buttons during the player select screen.
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Pressing buttons can result in lifts being activated, platforms appearing or in an enemy appearing.
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This is done by pressing buttons in timely succession, making combat resemble a rhythm game.
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Enemies can be locked on to, and additional moves can be performed by pressing buttons on the heads-up-display.
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Occasionally, close-ups of a live actor's hand would be inserted to show actions such as turning keys and pressing buttons.
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It eschews instrument-shaped controllers; instead, players maneuver the protagonist through an obstacle course by pressing buttons at correct times.
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They have to answer the question by pressing buttons against the options.
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Their opinion may be recorded by pressing buttons during screening to indicate approval or disapproval.
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Ninjutsu spells are performed by pressing buttons 1 and 2 simultaneous.
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Gameplay involves pressing buttons in time with music.
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The player can move around and perform interactions with certain elements of the environment, such as pressing buttons or opening doors, but has no other controls.
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Having crossed the floor, the contestants are required to open a final door by identifying the safe colour and symbol by pressing buttons on a control panel.
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The aiming system is designed differently, instead of pressing buttons to lock against cover, it will automatically lock the player to cover when he or she goes near cover.
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