zip up

verb

zipped up; zipping up; zips up
Synonyms of zip upnext
1
: to close or connect (something) with a zipper
He zipped up his jacket.
2
: to use a zipper to fasten someone's clothing
Will you zip me up, please?

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The faux mock neck appearance when the long-sleeve sweater’s zipped up gives it a little something extra. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026 Once that frame is folded out into shape, the kayak's waterproof skin is pulled tight around it, then zipped up across the top. — Ben Coxworth march 25, New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026 That's the zone in which to put your shoes and belt back on, return your laptop to its sleeve and zip up your bags before venturing toward your gate. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026 Nearly 2 million people a year wander through, snapping selfies, zipping up to the top in space-age pods, and resting city-weary feet in the grass. — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for zip up

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“Zip up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zip%20up. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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