zip

S2 W2

BrE /zɪp/ AmE /zɪp/

verb / noun en → es

past zipped pp zipped ing zipping

1 MOVE/CARRY [transitive] B1

to move something quickly or with force

tirar, empujar con fuerza

  • zip something across/along/across

Collocations zip a bag shut · zip up a jacket

  • He zipped the suitcase closed.

    Él cerró la maleta con el cierre de cremallera.

2 CLOTHING [noun] A2

a fastener on clothes or bags that opens and closes like a chain of small metal rings

cierre de cremallera, zíper

Collocations zip up/down

  • The zipper on my jeans is broken.

    El cierre de cremallera de mis vaqueros está roto.

3 COMPUTER [noun] B2

a file format that allows you to compress files and send them as a single file

formato de archivo comprimido, archivo zip

Collocations zip file

  • I need to send you a zip file.

    Necesito enviarte un archivo comprimido en formato ZIP.