zip
zip
zɪp
zip
British pronunciation
/zˈɪp/

Définition et signification de « zip » en anglais

to zip
01

zipper, fermer

to securely close a piece of clothing, a bag etc. by pulling up a sliding fastener
Transitive: to zip clothes or similar covering
to zip definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Before heading out, he will zip his backpack to keep his belongings secure.
Avant de partir, il va fermer son sac à dos pour garder ses affaires en sécurité.
The child learned to zip their own jacket as a part of getting dressed independently.
L'enfant a appris à fermer sa propre veste dans le cadre de l'habillage autonome.
02

filer, passer rapidement

to move rapidly
Intransitive: to zip somewhere
to zip definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The athlete effortlessly zipped through the obstacle course, showcasing remarkable agility.
L'athlète a filé sans effort à travers le parcours d'obstacles, démontrant une agilité remarquable.
The car zipped along the highway, covering miles in a short amount of time.
La voiture filait le long de l'autoroute, parcourant des kilomètres en un temps record.
Zip
01

fermeture éclair

a device for joining two edges, usually with interlocking teeth, operated by a sliding tab
Dialectbritish flagBritish
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zip definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He pulled up the zip on his jacket.
The bag 's zip was stuck and would n't move.
02

a sudden, energetic movement or burst of power

example
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He ran with a zip across the finish line.
The boxer delivered the punch with a zip.
03

a series of letters or digits appended to a postal address to facilitate mail sorting

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Make sure to include your zip when sending the letter.
The package was delayed because the zip was missing.
04

an insignificant amount

example
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He knows zip about cars.
I got zip for my efforts.
05

zéro, rien

a score or amount of zero, typically indicating nothing or a lack of something
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The scoreboard showed zip for the home team in the first half.
Le tableau d'affichage affichait zéro pour l'équipe à domicile en première mi-temps.
They were shut out and ended the game with zip on the board.
Ils ont été exclus et ont terminé le match avec zéro au tableau.
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