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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As is customary for a Dave Chappelle show, all phones, including press, were zipped up and stored upon entry.
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Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2025
The vest is a versatile piece that can be worn open over a tank or zipped up for a more sophisticated look while walking around a gallery.
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
In it, Sweeney is seen zipping up her jeans while lying down.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The bottom of the smock zips up into a pocket for harvesting.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2025
The vest is a versatile piece that can be worn open over a tank or zipped up for a more sophisticated look while walking around a gallery.
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
In it, Sweeney is seen zipping up her jeans while lying down.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The bottom of the smock zips up into a pocket for harvesting.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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