zipped
/zɪpt/ (bre, ipa) · [zˈɪpt] /zɪpt/ (ame, ipa) · [zˈɪpt] /ˈzip How to pronounce zip (audio)/ (ame, mw)
zipped — adjective
- zippedpositive
- zippedercomparative
- zippedestsuperlative
1. made with a zipper so it can be shut along an opening.
made with a zipper so it can be shut along an opening.
The zipped side pocket kept Kevin's coins from falling out.
zipped + pocket/bag/case
Megan chose a zipped notebook case for her paint brushes.
The hikers packed snacks in zipped bags for the boat trip.
This jacket has zipped chest pockets for cards and keys.
- open-top
describes something left without a closing top section
- unfastened
broader opposite for something not secured closed
文法句型
zipped + pocket/bag/case
用法筆記
Usually used before a noun to describe the design of an item. Distinguish this from sense 2, which says the zipper has already been pulled shut.
常見錯誤
2. already closed by pulling the zipper fully across.
already closed by pulling the zipper fully across.
The suitcase was zipped shut before the taxi reached the hotel.
be zipped shut
Tuan kept the tent zipped all night because of mosquitoes.
By bedtime, every lunch bag was zipped and ready by the door.
The teacher noticed one student's pencil case was not fully zipped.
文法句型
be zipped
be zipped shut
用法筆記
This sense describes the result after the zipper has been pulled. Sense 1 describes an item's design, while this one describes its current state.
常見錯誤
3. saved in a smaller digital form so it takes less storage space or is easier to s
saved in a smaller digital form so it takes less storage space or is easier to send.
Noa uploaded a zipped folder instead of forty separate photos.
zipped folder / file
The support team sent the update as a zipped file by email.
Our backup stayed in one zipped archive on the office server.
Felipe copied the zipped documents onto a USB drive for class.
- compressed
the most direct technical synonym
- archived
often emphasizes being packed together for storage
- uncompressed
kept in its full original size
- expanded
opened back out after compression
文法句型
zipped + file/folder/archive
用法筆記
Used for computer files and folders only. It usually implies the content has been packed to save space or to make sharing easier.
常見錯誤
4. deliberately saying nothing about something, as if your lips were shut tight.
deliberately saying nothing about something, as if your lips were shut tight.
After hearing the surprise plan, Min stayed zipped until Saturday.
stay zipped about a secret
The witness sat zipped while the others argued around the table.
Ishaan's lips stayed zipped when his sister asked about the gift.
Even at lunch, the whole team remained zipped about the merger.
- silent
more neutral and broader; not always about secrecy
- tight-lipped
stronger; clearly suggests deliberate secrecy
- mum
informal British English, especially in 'keep mum'
文法句型
stay zipped
remain zipped
zipped about + topic
用法筆記
Mostly used in informal speech after verbs like 'stay', 'keep', and 'remain'. It often suggests someone is choosing not to reveal a secret or private information.
5. said informally to tell someone to stop talking or not share a secret.
said informally to tell someone to stop talking or not share a secret.
Keep it zipped until Christopher signs the contract tomorrow.
keep it zipped
The coach told the bench to stay zipped during the free kick.
One sharp look from the nurse kept the children zipped.
The manager said everyone should stay zipped about the new menu tonight.
- speak up
encourages someone to talk more loudly or clearly
- spill the beans
informal opposite for revealing a secret
文法句型
keep it zipped
stay zipped
用法筆記
This sense is mainly used as an instruction or warning. Unlike sense 4, which describes someone's state, this one tells a person what to do.
常見錯誤
zipped — verb
- zippedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- zippeds3rd person singular
- zippeding-ing form
- zippededpast simple
1. to shut or open something by moving its zipper, or to move the zipper itself.
to shut or open something by moving its zipper, or to move the zipper itself.
Ziad zipped his coat before stepping into the winter wind.
zip + coat/bag
Folake zipped the travel pouch open to check her passport.
zip + open
The camper zipped the sleeping bag and switched off the torch.
Before the rain started, Megan zipped the awning closed.
文法句型
zip + coat/bag
zip + open
zip + shut
用法筆記
Common with coats, bags, tents, and other items that close with a zipper. The particle after the verb often shows direction: 'open', 'up', or 'closed'.
常見錯誤
2. to go somewhere at high speed, or send something there just as quickly.
to go somewhere at high speed, or send something there just as quickly.
The red scooter zipped past the bakery before I could cross.
zip past + place
A reply zipped into Kevin's mind during the final question.
zip into + mind/place
The courier zipped the papers across town before noon.
Children zipped down the hill on plastic sleds after the snowstorm.
文法句型
zip past
zip across
zip down
zip into
用法筆記
Often suggests light, quick movement that feels sudden. It is more vivid and informal than plain 'go' or 'move'.
3. to turn a digital file into a smaller compressed file so it is easier to store o
to turn a digital file into a smaller compressed file so it is easier to store or send.
Our teacher zipped the video before uploading it to the class site.
zip + file before upload
I zipped the receipts into one folder for the tax report.
zip into one folder
The app zipped the images as soon as Min pressed save.
Before sending the project, the assistant zipped every audio file.
文法句型
zip + file/folder
zip into + folder
用法筆記
Used in computing when files are reduced in size or packed together. It is often followed by a file type such as video, image, document, or folder.