To fasten or close with a zipper (e.g., “zip up your jacket”).
To move or act with speed or energy (e.g., “cars zipped by on the highway”).
To compress files into a single archive, typically to reduce file size (e.g., “zip the files before sending”).
Noun:
A fastener used in clothing, bags, etc., consisting of two strips of fabric with interlocking metal or plastic teeth and a sliding piece that closes and opens the gap between them (also known as a zipper).
Energy or vitality (e.g., “The presentation lacked zip”).
A quick, sharp sound (e.g., “the zip of a bullet”).
A postal code, particularly in the United States (e.g., “What’s your zip code?”).
Prepositions
Before: Commonly used before nouns (e.g., “zip file,” “zip code”).
After: Can follow “with” (e.g., “closed with a zip”) or “to” (e.g., “zip to the store”).
Collocations
Zip up
Zip code
Zip file
Zip through
Zip around
Full of zip
Zip it up
Zip-lock
Example Sentences
She quickly zipped up her jacket as the wind picked up.
The zip code for this area is 90210.
Please zip the files before sending them via email.
He heard the zip of the tent opening.
They watched the cars zip by on the highway.
This new software allows you to zip and unzip files easily.
The bag has a strong zip to keep your items secure.
His speech was full of energy and zip.
The dress has a hidden zip at the back.
The motorcycle zipped through the traffic effortlessly.
Zip up your boots before stepping out into the snow.
The zip-lock bag keeps the food fresh.
She zipped around the kitchen, preparing dinner in record time.
His enthusiasm added some much-needed zip to the project.
The document was compressed into a zip file.
The bullet made a zip sound as it passed by.
The instructions lacked any real zip or excitement.
Can you give me your zip code so I can send you a package?
He felt a sense of zip as he finished the race.
They decided to zip it up and keep the secret.
The zip on my suitcase broke just before my trip.
She loves to zip through her homework quickly so she can play.
The zip of the wind through the trees was soothing.
His zip and energy were contagious.
She zipped up her backpack and headed out.
The zip file was too large to email.
He used a zip-lock bag to store the leftover food.
The zip on her dress got stuck.
They felt a lack of zip in their daily routine.
He managed to zip through the book in a day.
The zip of the roller coaster thrilled the riders.
She had to zip around the office to get everything done.
The zip of the football as it flew through the air was audible.
The movie had a lot of action and zip.
The zip code for the university is different from the city’s.
She liked to zip through the park on her bike.
The zip on his jeans broke, and he had to change.
He felt a sense of zip after drinking his morning coffee.
The sound of the zip woke him up.
She quickly zipped up the tent as it started to rain.
The zip-lock mechanism is very convenient for storage.
They needed to zip the documents for easier sharing.
He lost the zip in his step after the long day.
The zip of the toy car was fun to watch.
The zip code is required for delivery.
She was full of zip and ready to take on the day.
The zip of the ball hitting the net was satisfying.
