Zip up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈzɪp/ /ˈəp

ZIP-up

UK

zˈɪp/ /ˈʌp

ZIP-up

Definition

To close something, especially clothing, using a zipper. It also means to fasten a zipper completely.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and common for clothing with zippers: 'zip up your jacket.' Can be used as a verb ('Please zip up') or imperative. Don't confuse with 'zip' as a noun (the zipper itself) or 'zip it' (be quiet). Not formal.

• Spanish: subir el cierre - abrochar la cremallera
• Portuguese (BR): fechar o zíper - subir o zíper
• Portuguese (PT): fechar o fecho - subir o fecho
• Chinese (Simplified): 拉上拉链
• Chinese (Traditional): 拉上拉鍊
• Hindi: ज़िप बंद करना
• Arabic: سَحَّاب إغلاق (إغلاق السحاب)
• Bengali: জিপ লাগানো - চেইন লাগানো
• Russian: застегнуть молнию
• Japanese: ファスナーを閉める
• Vietnamese: kéo khoá - kéo dây kéo
• Korean: 지퍼를 올리다
• Turkish: fermuar çekmek
• Urdu: زِپ بند کرنا
• Indonesian: mengancingkan resleting

Example Sentences

Please zip up your coat before going outside.

basic

Can you help me zip up my dress?

basic

He forgot to zip up his backpack.

basic

It’s cold out there, so make sure you zip up.

natural

The kids rushed out before I could tell them to zip up.

natural

Don’t forget to zip up after using the tent.

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