zip

/zˈɪp/

/ˈzɪp/

[verb] [noun]

to zip

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to fasten a piece of clothing, etc. using a zipper

synonyms : zip up

zipper

antonyms : unzip

move very fast

synonyms : hurry

speed

travel rapidly

Zip

[NOUN]

a long narrow fastener with two rows of teeth, used to close two edges of something such as a bag, garment, etc.

synonyms : slide fastener

zip fastener

zipper

forceful exertion

synonyms : energy

vigor

vigour

a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail

synonyms : postal code

postcode

ZIP code

a quantity of no importance

synonyms : aught

Examples

1. The child sat on top of the suitcase while his dad tried to zip it closed.

2. We know we're having a boy, but we're keeping it zipped from the grandparents.

3. And if I ever felt tempted to bring up the situation, I zipped my lips before any words emerged.

4. Oh, wow tips really zip.

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