zip up
The phrase "zip up" is commonly used in both everyday and technical contexts, often involving the use of a zipper or file compression.
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Definition
A2Clothing and Accessories
(common)To fasten or close something, such as a jacket or bag, using a zipper.
Example
- She zipped up her coat before stepping outside.
- Can you zip up my dress for me?
B2Computing
(technical)To compress a computer file into a smaller, more manageable size for storage or transmission.
Example
- Please zip up the documents before emailing them.
- He zipped up the folder to save disk space.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "zip up":
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