unzip
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for unzip, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To open something by pulling apart its zip fastener.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To open something by pulling apart its zip fastener.
“She unzipped her jacket as soon as she got inside.”
Opposites
zip up
2. verb
To decompress a computer file that has been compressed into a zip archive.
“You'll need to unzip the folder before you can open the photos.”
How to use unzip
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
unzip a file
unzip a jacket
Etymology
From un- (\"reversal\") plus zip.
Full origin of unzip →Frequently asked questions
What does “unzip” mean?
The word “unzip” means to open something by pulling apart its zip fastener. In plain terms, to undo a zip fastener, or to decompress a computer zip file back to its original form.
How do you use “unzip” in a sentence?
Here is “unzip” used in a sentence: “She unzipped her jacket as soon as she got inside.”
What is the opposite of “unzip”?
The opposite of “unzip” — its antonyms — is zip up.
What part of speech is “unzip”?
“Unzip” is a verb.
How many meanings does “unzip” have?
“Unzip” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to open something by pulling apart its zip fastener.
