zip up
phrasal verb
zipped up; zipping up; zips up
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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So, Peachey and his crew zipped up their parkas and wind pants and walked out into the melee.
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2025
My dream connection goes ignored as her focus zeroes in on the dress zipping up.
—Devan Díaz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
In Toronto last season, his assist percentage zipped up compared to his career numbers.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
The pants accompanying the set featured a slit on the sides to show off heels while a zip up overlay can layered over the blazer for an even bolder suited look.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2025
My dream connection goes ignored as her focus zeroes in on the dress zipping up.
—Devan Díaz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
In Toronto last season, his assist percentage zipped up compared to his career numbers.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
The pants accompanying the set featured a slit on the sides to show off heels while a zip up overlay can layered over the blazer for an even bolder suited look.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
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 26 Mar. 2025.
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