zip1 nounzip2 verb
zipzip1 /zɪp/ ●●● S3 noun 
WORD ORIGINzip1
Origin:
1,2 1800-1900 From the sound of something moving very quickly. 3 1900-2000 zip codeEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Sue ordered tickets for three shows, but got zip.
- A white towel hung over its back and on the seat rested a brown canvas bag, its zip open.
- He may be less than a month shy of turning 41, but his passes still carry plenty of zip.
- If you want to join two bags together to make a double, make sure the zips are compatible.
- Zips: a double zip which is smooth running with an inner draught baffle.
- Zips: the two-way zip is well protected inside with a baffle and has anti-snag webbing along its full length.
WORD SETS
accessory, nounalter, verbappliqué, nounarmband, nounarmhole, nounbag, nounbejewelled, adjectivebillfold, nounboater, nounbow, nounbowler, nounbow tie, nounbraid, nounbraid, verbbreast-pocket, nounbrim, nounbum bag, nounbust, nounbutton, nounbutton-down, adjectivebuttonhole, nouncape, nounchecked, adjectivecivvies, nounclasp, nouncleat, nounclingy, adjectiveclothes brush, nounclothes hanger, nounclutch bag, nouncoat check, nouncoat hanger, nouncoatroom, nouncobbler, nouncockade, nouncocktail dress, nouncodpiece, nouncollar, nouncollar stud, nouncolour-coordinated, adjectivecolourfast, adjectivecorsage, nouncostume, nouncoveralls, nouncravat, nouncrinkly, adjectivecut, noundark glasses, noundarn, verbdarn, noundart, noundécolletage, noundetailing, noundiadem, noundiaphanous, adjectivedishevelled, adjectivedowdy, adjectivedown-at-heel, adjectivedress, noundress, verbdressed, adjectivedressmaker, noundress sense, noundressy, adjectiveepaulette, nounfacing, nounfancy dress, nounfinery, nounfleecy, adjectivefop, noungarb, noungather, verbgingham, noungold-rimmed, adjectivegranny, adjectivegroom, verbhabit, nounhandbag, nounherringbone, nounknit, verbknitwear, nounline, verblined, adjectiveliner, nounlingerie, nounlining, nounlivery, nounlocker room, nounmade-to-measure, adjectivemade-to-order, adjectivemakeover, nounmodel, nounmodel, verbmodelling, nounmohair, nounname tag, nounnatty, adjectiveneckline, nounout, adverbpack, nounparasol, nounpinstripe, nounplaid, nounpleat, nounpleated, adjectiveplume, nounplumed, adjectiveplunging neckline, nounpocket, nounpocketbook, nounpocket handkerchief, nounpolka dot, nounpompom, nounpopper, nounpouch, nounpower dressing, nounpress, verbproof, verbpurse, nounraffish, adjectiveragged, adjectiverail, nounretro, adjectivesalon, nounsensible, adjectivesequin, nounset, verbshoeshine, nounshoulder bag, nounshoulder pad, nounshoulder strap, nounsingle-breasted, adjectivesize, nounsleeve, nounsleeveless, adjectivesling, nounsmocking, nounsoigné, adjectivespangle, nounsportswear, nounstarch, verbstitch, nounstud, nounstudded, adjectivetack, verbtail, nountailor, nountailored, adjectivetailoring, nountapered, adjectivetartan, nountatters, nounthread, nounthread, verbtie-dye, verbtie-pin, nountoe, nountoecap, nountoggle, nountongue, nountoupée, nountrainer, nountrimmings, nountrouser press, nounturn-up, nountweedy, adjectiveunbecoming, adjectiveundress, noununmentionables, nounvalet, nounwallet, nounwear, verbwearer, nounweatherproof, adjectivewell-dressed, adjectivewell-groomed, adjectivewristband, nounzip, nounzipper, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
Your zip’s undone at the back.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
1 Your zip’s undone at the back.· These conclusions were gleaned from housing price statistics for Bay Area zip codes.· Values for homes in the majority of Contra Costa County zip codes barely nudged up from their recession lows.· Especially strong was Marin County, where every single zip code bounced back, sometimes in spectacular fashion.
VERB· Shivering, she pulled up her anorak zip and turned to the left.· She pulled down the zip of her suit, pulled back the hood and simply sat down on the track.· She rolled on to her side to let him pull down the zip of her dress.
· I undo the zip on my jeans.· Bernard looked up and Apricot made a dive to undo his zip.· Spike heads for the toilet-undoes his zip..· The solution was a watch with a magnetic field strong enough to undo a zip.
[countable] British English two lines of small metal or plastic pieces that slide together to fasten a piece of clothing SYN zipper American English: The zip on my skirt had broken.do up/undo a zip Your zip’s undone at the back.2[uncountable] informal speed, energy, or excitement: This car goes with a bit more zip than my last one. A spoonful of mustard will give the dish some zip.3[singular] American English informal nothing at all or zero: We beat them 10 to zip. ‘How much money do you have left?’ ‘Zip!’zip1 nounzip2 verb
zipzip2 verb (past tense and past participle zipped, present participle zipping) VERB TABLE
zip
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | zip |
| he, she, it | zips | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | zipped |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have zipped |
| he, she, it | has zipped | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had zipped |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will zip |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have zipped |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am zipping |
| he, she, it | is zipping | |
| you, we, they | are zipping | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was zipping |
| you, we, they | were zipping | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been zipping |
| he, she, it | has been zipping | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been zipping |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be zipping |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been zipping |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- She was wearing a top that zipped at the neck.
- A Simi Valley reader said her family loves the easy version she shares zipped up with sweet pickle relish.
- He zipped himself up, partway.
- He passes me on the right, zips in front of me and tailgates the guy ahead of me.
- If you're mainly zipping around town or enjoying country lanes, 1.6 litres is all you need.
- Perdita was trembling so badly that she could hardly zip up her boots.
- Some of these fellas are several screens high, yet they zip around at lightning speed!
- The lower internal lining also sports a couple of pockets, one zipped.
Longman Language Activatorto fasten something
to join together the two sides of a piece of clothing, bag, belt etc, so that it is closed: · Fasten your coat - it's cold outside.· He fastened the bracelet for her.· Ella fastened her blouse with shaking fingers.
to fasten the buttons on a piece of clothing: · He began buttoning his shirt and putting on his tie.· Stone buttoned up his heavy jacket.button something up/button up something: · She buttoned her cardigan up all the way to her neck.· I adjusted my tie and buttoned up my coat.
also zip especially American to fasten clothes, bags etc with a zip: · I can't zip up these jeans - they're too tight.· Can you zip my dress for me?zip something up: · She took some money out of her purse and quickly zipped it up again.zip up something: · Roger zipped up the battered black case he carried his guitar in.
British especially spoken to fasten clothes, or the buttons, zips etc on clothes: do up something: · Come on then, do up your coat and let's go.· When I walked into the room, Allen was doing up his trousers.do something up: · I can't do this zip up - it's stuck.· Are your shoelaces done up properly?
to fasten something by making a knot: · She tied a scarf around her neck.· Do you know how to tie a bow tie?
also buckle American to fasten your seatbelt in a car: · Eighty percent of motorists now buckle up, studies show. · Nancy got behind the wheel and buckled up.· The new law will require passengers in the rear seats of automobiles to buckle their seatbelts.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Olsen zipped the bag shut. He zipped open the case (=unfastened it).
1[transitive] to fasten something using a zip: Olsen zipped the bag shut. He zipped open the case (=unfastened it). ‘I’ll see you tomorrow,’ said John, zipping his jacket.zip something shut/open Olsen zipped the bag shut. He zipped open the case (=unfastened it).zip something together The two sleeping bags can be zipped together to make a double.2[intransitive always + adverb/preposition] informal to go somewhere or do something very quickly SYN whizz, zoomzip through/past/along etc We zipped through customs in no time.3zip it/zip your lip American English spoken informal used to tell someone not to say anything about something, or to tell them to be quiet: You’d better zip your lip or you’ll be in trouble!zip up phrasal verb to fasten something using a zip, or to become fastened using a zip OPP unzip: The dress zipped up at the front.zip something ↔ up He was zipping up a small brown suitcase.zip somebody up Could you zip me up (=fasten my dress) please? I can’t reach.