zipped
/zɪpt/
VERB
1. Closed with a zipper
Fastened or secured using a zip fastener.
1.1. Fastening clothing or objects
Describes closing or securing something by pulling its zipper into the fastened position.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- unzipped
- opened
- unfastened
Examples
- The child zipped up their jacket to stay warm in the chilly breeze.
- The suitcase was neatly packed, and he confidently zipped it closed before heading to the airport.
- As the storm approached, people zipped up their tents to protect themselves from the impending rain.
Related Words
VERB
2. Moved rapidly
Moved or traveled quickly from one place to another, often with a sudden or smooth motion.
2.1. Rapid movement or travel
Describes someone or something moving swiftly in a particular direction or toward a destination.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The cyclist zipped through the narrow streets to reach the finish line.
- The car zipped past the intersection before the traffic light changed.
- She zipped across the room to answer the ringing telephone.
Related Words
- sprinted
- galloped
- accelerated
- hastened
- scuttled
- whizzed
VERB
3. Compressed digital files
Compressed one or more computer files into a smaller archive, commonly using the ZIP format.
3.1. Creating compressed archives
Describes reducing the storage size of digital files or combining them into a compressed archive for easier storage or transfer.
Synonyms
- compressed
- archived
- packed
Antonyms
- decompressed
- extracted
- unpacked
Examples
- The computer program efficiently zipped the files into a compressed folder for easy storage.
- She zipped the project files before sending them by email.
- The documents were zipped to reduce their size for uploading.
Related Words
- ZIP file
- compression
- archive
- decompression
- file format
VERB
4. Moved quickly through something
Completed or progressed through something rapidly, without spending much time on individual parts.
4.1. Rapidly progressing through material
Describes going through pages, tasks, information, or other material quickly.
Synonyms
- raced through
- breezed through
- sped through
- hurried through
Antonyms
- dawdled over
- lingered over
- proceeded slowly through
Examples
- She quickly zipped through the pages of the book, eager to reach the thrilling conclusion.
- He zipped through the paperwork before the meeting began.
- The student zipped through the exercises in just a few minutes.
Related Words
- skimmed
- scanned
- reviewed
- browsed
- progressed