Definition

1. Verb:
   • To open the zipper of something: The action of pulling apart the two sides of a zipper to open a bag, piece of clothing, or other item that fastens with a zipper.

Usage

• The verb "unzip" is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object (the thing being opened).
• It is the opposite action of "to zip" or "to zip up."
• It is commonly used with items like bags, jackets, pants, suitcases, and computer files.

Examples

• Verb:
  • Please unzip your jacket before you sit down.
  • She unzipped her backpack to get her notebook.
  • I need to unzip this file to see the documents inside.

Advanced Usage

• In computing: "Unzip" is commonly used to describe the action of decompressing a file or folder that has been compressed into a archive.
  • First, download and unzip the software package.
• Figurative use: It can be used informally to describe opening or revealing something.
  • The documentary unzips the secrets of the old industry. (This is a metaphorical extension of the core meaning.)

Variants and Related Words

• Zip (verb): To fasten with a zipper. (e.g., )
• Zipper (noun): The fastening device itself.
• Unzipped (adjective): In a state of being open. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• Open
• Undo (when referring to a fastener)

Antonyms

• Zip (up)
• Close

Phrasal Verbs

• Unzip does not commonly form phrasal verbs. It is typically used alone with a direct object.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms that use the word "unzip" in its literal sense. Its figurative use is relatively modern and context-specific.

Verb

1. open the zipper of
   • unzip the bag