panic button

noun

: something setting off a precipitous emergency response

there was no pushing of panic buttons at the White House, no rushing of troops—

J. C. Harsch

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Some election offices — including those in the seven swing states likely to decide the election — have installed bulletproof glass, panic buttons or video surveillance in their headquarters to protect staff amid concerns of violence. —

Russell Contreras, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024 Some election officials across the country have installed panic buttons at election offices to alert law enforcement and even bullet-resistant glass to protect poll workers. —

Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 Recent results might cause Manchester City to hit the panic button, but such a move would go completely against the club’s strategy during Pep Guardiola’s time as head coach. —

Steve Price, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 The Sabres need to be careful about pressing the panic button and making a desperate trade. —

Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for panic button