Zipper up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈzɪpɝ/ /ˈəp

ZIP-er UP

UK

zˈɪpɐ/ /ˈʌp

ZIP-uh UP

Definition

To close something (usually a piece of clothing or a bag) by moving its zipper to the top.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, especially for clothes like jackets, bags, or pants. Often used as a command ("Zipper up your jacket!"). Sometimes shortened to just 'zip up.' Not used for other types of fasteners.

• Spanish: subir el cierre - cerrar la cremallera
• Portuguese (BR): fechar o zíper
• Portuguese (PT): fechar o fecho éclair
• Chinese (Simplified): 拉上拉链
• Chinese (Traditional): 拉上拉鍊
• Hindi: ज़िप बंद करना
• Arabic: سَحَّاب إغلاق
• Bengali: জিপার বন্ধ করা
• Russian: застегнуть молнию
• Japanese: ファスナーを上げる
• Vietnamese: kéo khóa lên
• Korean: 지퍼를 올리다
• Turkish: fermuarı çekmek
• Urdu: زِپر بند کرنا
• Indonesian: menutup resleting

Example Sentences

You should zipper up your jacket before going outside.

basic

Can you help me zipper up my backpack?

basic

The dress looks better if you zipper up all the way.

basic

Hey, your coat's open—make sure to zipper up before you catch a cold!

natural

Don't forget to zipper up your suitcase at the airport.

natural

She didn't realize her pants weren't zippered up until someone told her.

natural