Zip down Meaning in English
expression
ˈzɪp/ /ˈdaʊn
ZIP-down
zˈɪp/ /dˈaʊn
ZIP-down
Definition
To open something by pulling down a zipper, often used for clothing or bags. Sometimes can also mean to move quickly downwards, but it is mainly about operating a zipper.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal. Commonly used for jackets, bags, or any item with a zipper: 'zip down your jacket.' Sometimes in US English, can describe moving quickly down, but this is rare and context-dependent. Not commonly used figuratively—mainly about zippers.
Spanish: bajar la cremalleraPortuguese (BR): abrir o zíperPortuguese (PT): abrir o fechoChinese (Simplified): 拉开拉链Chinese (Traditional): 拉開拉鍊Hindi: ज़िप खोलनाArabic: يُفتح السحّابBengali: জিপ খুলে নিচে নামানোRussian: расстегнуть (молнию вниз)Japanese: ジッパーを下げるVietnamese: kéo khoá xuốngKorean: 지퍼를 아래로 내리다Turkish: fermuarını aşağıya çekmekUrdu: زِپ نیچے کرناIndonesian: menurunkan resleting
Example Sentences
Can you zip down your jacket?
basic
He quickly zipped down his backpack to find his wallet.
basic
Please zip down the suitcase before you pack.
basic
I love to zip down my hoodie when it gets warm.
natural
She zipped down her purse and grabbed her phone.
natural
If you zip down your tent too fast, it might get stuck.
natural