ZIP


Meaning of ZIP in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ zɪp ]

( zips, zipping, zipped)

1.

A zip or zip fastener is a device used to open and close parts of clothes and bags. It consists of two rows of metal or plastic teeth which separate or fasten together as you pull a small tag along them. ( mainly BRIT; in AM, usually use zipper )

He pulled the zip of his leather jacket down slightly.

N-COUNT

2.

When you zip something, you fasten it using a zip.

She zipped her jeans...

I slowly zipped and locked the heavy black nylon bags.

VERB : V n , V n

3.

To zip a computer file means to compress it so that it needs less space for storage on disk and can be transmitted more quickly. ( COMPUTING )

VERB

Zip up means the same as zip .

These files have been zipped up to take up less disk space.

PHRASAL VERB : V P , also V P n

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