panic button

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A button to be pressed in an emergency to summon help.

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Examples (20)

  • The bank teller silently pressed the panic button under the counter.
  • The shopkeeper pressed the panic button and the police arrived in minutes.
  • Many elderly people wear a device with a panic button to call for help.
  • Many elderly people wear a pendant with a panic button for emergencies.
  • Every classroom is equipped with a panic button that alerts security directly.
  • Don't press the panic button just yet; we might still be able to fix the situation.
  • The pilot was instructed to activate the panic button only in a dire emergency.
  • The security guard's desk is equipped with a hidden panic button.
  • A wireless panic button was installed as part of the new home security system.
  • She reached for the panic button when she heard someone breaking in.
  • He accidentally hit the panic button, causing a false alarm.
  • The mobile app features a panic button that sends your location to friends.
  • When the market crashed, inexperienced investors hit the panic button and sold their stocks.
  • Banks usually have panic buttons installed under the tellers' counters.
  • It's crucial for a leader to remain calm and not hit the panic button during a crisis.
  • Investors shouldn't hit the panic button every time the stock market dips.
  • Despite being two goals down, the coach urged the team not to hit the panic button.
  • The hospital room has a panic button next to the patient's bed.
  • As the deadline neared, there was a great temptation to hit the panic button, but we stayed focused.
  • Installing a panic button in the jewelry store significantly improved safety.