Zip up
phrasal verb
To close something with a zipper.
You need to zip up your jacket, it's cold outside.
Often appears as...
- zip up your jacket
- zip up the tent
phrasal verb
To keep quiet, to stop talking.
You should zip up about this, it's not your business.
Often appears as...
- zip up about something
- zip up the secret
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To close something with a zipper.
You need to zip up your jacket, it's cold outside.
Often appears as...
- zip up your jacket
- zip up the tent
phrasal verb
To keep quiet, to stop talking.
You should zip up about this, it's not your business.
Often appears as...
- zip up about something
- zip up the secret
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Used when referring to the actual action of moving a zipper to a closed position.
Could you help me zip up my dress?
Pro Tip 2/3Completion
Implies finalizing preparations, like getting dressed or packing a bag.
Zip up your suitcase and let's go to the airport.
Pro Tip 3/3Care Reminder
Suggests someone should protect themselves against cold or adverse weather.
Don't forget to zip up your coat; it's snowing outside.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Used when referring to the actual action of moving a zipper to a closed position.
Could you help me zip up my dress?
Pro Tip 2/3Completion
Implies finalizing preparations, like getting dressed or packing a bag.
Zip up your suitcase and let's go to the airport.
Pro Tip 3/3Care Reminder
Suggests someone should protect themselves against cold or adverse weather.
Don't forget to zip up your coat; it's snowing outside.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Used when referring to the actual action of moving a zipper to a closed position.
Could you help me zip up my dress?
Pro Tip 2/3Completion
Implies finalizing preparations, like getting dressed or packing a bag.
Zip up your suitcase and let's go to the airport.
Pro Tip 3/3Care Reminder
Suggests someone should protect themselves against cold or adverse weather.
Don't forget to zip up your coat; it's snowing outside.
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