zip

• Ein Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: Es kann einen Reißverschluss bezeichnen, ein Nichts oder eine sehr geringe Menge, oder auch Energie, Schwung und Kraft.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab, a quantity of no importance, or forceful exertion.

1. Zero or nothingB1informalamerican

   A quantity of no importance; nothing at all.

   Null

   • He knows zip about fixing cars.
   • I got zip for my efforts on that project.
   • She said she earned zip from the deal.

   Synonymeaughtnadanaughtnilnothingnoughtzerozilchzippo

   Antonymealleverythingplenty

2. Energy or vigorB2informal

   Forceful exertion; liveliness or energy.

   Energie

   • The team played with a lot of zip in the second half.
   • Add some zip to your presentation with a few jokes.
   • This coffee really gives me some zip in the morning.

   Synonymedashenergygustolivelinesspeppunchspiritvervevigorvimvitalityzest

   Antonymeapathyinactivityinertialanguorlethargylistlessnesssluggishnesstorpor

3. ZipperA2formal

   A fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab.

   Reißverschluss

   • The zip on my jacket broke.
   • She pulled the zip up on her suitcase.
   • Make sure the zip is closed before you wash the coat.

   Synonymeslide fastenerzip fastenerzipper

• Verb, das das Schließen oder Zumachen von etwas mit einem Reißverschluss bezeichnet oder eine schnelle Bewegung.

A verb used to indicate the act of fastening or closing something with a zipper, or moving quickly.

1. Close with a zipperA2formal

   To fasten or close something using a zipper.

   Mit einem Reißverschluss schließen

   • She zipped her jacket before going outside.
   • He zipped the bag shut after packing his things.
   • Please zip your coat; it's cold outside.

   Synonymedo upfastenzip up

   Antonymeunzip

2. Move very fastB1informal

   To move or travel at high speed.

   Sich schnell bewegen

   • The car zipped past us on the highway.
   • He zipped through his homework in ten minutes.
   • The kids zipped around the playground.

   Synonymedashflyracerushshootspeedtearwhizzoom

   Antonymeamblecrawlcreepdawdleplodsaunterstrolltrudge

Phrasal-Variantenzip byzip up