Zipper down Meaning in English
expression
ˈzɪpɝ/ /ˈdaʊn
ZIP-er DOWN
zˈɪpɐ/ /dˈaʊn
ZIP-uh DOWN
Definition
To move the zipper of a piece of clothing or bag downwards to open it. Usually refers to pants, jackets, or bags.
Usage & Nuances
Usually an informal, descriptive action, not a set idiom. Most used for pants or jackets. Be careful: 'zipper down' can also refer to the position of the zipper (unfastened), so context matters. In writing, 'unzip' or 'open your zipper' are more common.
Spanish: bajar el cierre - bajar la cremalleraPortuguese (BR): abrir o zíperPortuguese (PT): abrir o fecho-éclairChinese (Simplified): 拉下拉链Chinese (Traditional): 拉下拉鍊Hindi: ज़िप खोलनाArabic: إنزال السحابBengali: চেইন খোলাRussian: расстегнуть молниюJapanese: ファスナーを下ろすVietnamese: kéo khóa xuốngKorean: 지퍼를 내리다Turkish: fermuarı açmakUrdu: زِپ کھولناIndonesian: menurunkan resleting
Example Sentences
Please zipper down your jacket—it's warm in here.
basic
I can't zipper down my bag; it's stuck.
basic
Did you zipper down your pants before using the restroom?
basic
Oops, your zipper's down—you might want to fix that.
natural
He walked into the meeting with his zipper down and didn’t notice.
natural
The kids like to zipper down their coats as soon as recess starts.
natural