Word: Zip up
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: To "zip up" means to close something using a zipper. A zipper is a fastener that consists of two strips of fabric with interlocking metal or plastic teeth, which can be opened and closed using a sliding mechanism.
Usage Instructions: - You use "zip up" when you want to tell someone to close their jacket, backpack, or any item that has a zipper. - It is often used when it is cold outside, or when you want to keep something secure.
Example Sentences: 1. Basic Example: "It’s cold outside, so please zip up your jacket." 2. In a Question: "Can you zip up your bag before we leave?"
Advanced Usage: - You can use "zip up" in a more figurative sense to mean quickly finishing or securing something. - Example: "Let’s zip up this project before the deadline."
Word Variants: - Zipped up (past tense): "She zipped up her coat before stepping out." - Zipping up (present participle): "He is zipping up his backpack."
Different Meanings: - In addition to closing with a zipper, "zip" can also refer to speed or energy. For example, "He has a lot of zip" means he is energetic or lively.
Synonyms: - Close - Fasten - Secure
Idioms: - "Zip it!" This is an informal way to tell someone to be quiet.
Phrasal Verbs: - "Zip by:" This means to move quickly.