Unzip
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Unzip is a verb meaning (transitive) To open something using a zipper.
Meaning
(transitive) To open something using a zipper.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To come open by means of a zipper.
- (computing, transitive) To restore (compressed data) to its original form, from a zip file.
Example Sentences
He turned back and started unzipping a bag.
Word Forms
- unzips
- unzipping
- unzipped
Synonyms for unzip
Depending on context, synonyms include uncompress, decompress.
Antonyms for unzip
Common opposites include zip up, zipper, zip.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decompress, open, rack, uncompress, unzipper, ungzip.
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