verb

unzip

Unzip (verb) means to open something by pulling apart its zip fastener. Example: “She unzipped her jacket as soon as she got inside.”

verb

To open something by pulling apart its zip fastener.

"She unzipped her jacket as soon as she got inside."

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

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo undo a zip fastener, or to decompress a computer zip file back to its original form.

Common pairings

unzip a file unzip a jacket

Word forms

unzipped past tense, unzips singular

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Etymology

From un- (\"reversal\") plus zip.

Antonyms

zip up

Related words

undo

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.

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