zip Význam & definícia

Význam zip v slovenčine

• 0 a device consisting of two rows of metal or plastic teeth-like parts that are brought together by pulling a small sliding piece over them, used for closing openings in clothing, bags, etc.:

  • to do up/undo a zip

  • I can't open my bag - the zip has stuck.

• 1 energy or speed:

  • The new engine has given the car a lot more zip.

• 2 nothing:

  • I know zip about computers.

  • The Dolphins are leading the Giants fourteen to zip (= by fourteen points to nothing).

• 3 to fasten something with a zip:

  • This bag's too full, I can't zip it shut.

  • This dress zips (up) at the back.

  • Zip your coat up, it's cold outside.

• 4 to move or go somewhere very quickly:

  • I'm just going to zip over to the shops - I won't be long.

  • We were about to cross the road when a car suddenly zipped past.

• 5 to compress (= reduce the size of) a computer file so that it uses less space, and can be more easily sent or stored:

  • Zip the files before you email them.

• 6 to fasten a bag, clothing, etc. with a zipper:

  • [ T ] I’ve got so much stuff in this bag, I can’t zip it shut.

  • [ M ] You have to help the kids zip their coats up.

• 7 to travel very fast:

  • Messengers on bicycles zipped fearlessly through the capital’s traffic.

• 8 something that creates a feeling of energy or excitement:

  • Add pepper to give a little zip to the sauce.

• 9 to reduce the size of a computer file so that it uses less space, and can be more easily sent or stored:

  • If you zip the file, it makes it easier to send.