zip up

chiudere la cerniera

Chiudere un indumento o una borsa tirando la parte mobile della cerniera.

In inglese semplice: To close clothes or a bag by pulling the sliding part of its fastener.

• Zip up your coat.
• He zipped up the bag and left.
• Can you zip my dress up for me?

Come si usa: zip something up (Zip your jacket up before going outside.)

Sinonimi: zip, fasten

Contrari: unzip

Espressioni comuni: zip up something, zip up your coat

comprimere

Riunire file informatici in un pacchetto più piccolo, più facile da conservare o inviare.

In inglese semplice: To put computer files into a smaller package that is easier to store or send.

• Zip up the files first.
• I zipped up the photos and emailed them.
• Have you zipped the folder up yet?

Come si usa: zip something up (Zip the folder up before sending it.)

Sinonimi: compress, zip

Contrari: unzip, extract

Espressioni comuni: zip up files, zip up something

stare zitto, tacere

Smettere di parlare o tenere la bocca chiusa.

In inglese semplice: To stop talking or keep your mouth closed.

• Zip up your mouth!
• He zipped up his lip when the teacher arrived.
• I’ll zip up and let you explain.

Come si usa: zip up your mouth/lip (Zip up your lip and listen.)

Sinonimi: shut up, keep quiet

Contrari: speak

Espressioni comuni: zip up your mouth, zip up your lip