Zip

Pronunciation: /ˈzɪp/

Zip (verb)

  1. To fasten something using a zipper.
  2. To move very fast from one place to another.
  3. To make computer files smaller for storage or sending.

Examples

  • She zipped her jacket before going outside.
  • He zipped the bag to keep everything secure.

Common collocations: zip up, zip shut, zip along, zip by, zip a folder

Zip (noun)

  1. A device used to close clothes or bags, made of two strips that lock together.
  2. A lot of energy or speed in movement.

Examples

  • The zip on my coat is broken.
  • She replaced the zip on her backpack.

Synonyms of Zip

Informal

Antonyms of Zip

  • — describing slow movement
  • — describing slow, heavy movement