zip up

phrasal verb

zipped up; zipping up; zips up

: to close or connect (something) with a zipper

He zipped up his jacket.

: to use a zipper to fasten someone's clothing

Will you zip me up, please?

Examples of zip up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With the acquisition zipped up, the company estimates significant growth in traffic with fashion, home and accessories categories joining the portfolio, along with 29 new brand partners, including Steve Madden, Frank & Eileen, Frye, Coyuchi, Clare V, Michael Kors and others. —

Adriana Lee, WWD, 13 Aug. 2024 And that’s just one of three ways to access the upper, street-level and lower floors: The owners can also zip up and down in a round glass elevator or make a leisurely descent on the grand curved staircase. —

Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2024 Best Luggage Deals Quality luggage pieces set the foundation for a smooth trip, and there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of zipping up that suitcase and hitting the road. —

Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2024 The actor also helped Canal zip up her fuzzy coat before escorting her off the runway. —

Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for zip up

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