zip down
B1 informal separable both
In simple words
To pull a zipper open going down, or to go somewhere very fast
Literal meaning: To move a zip fastener in a downward direction
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To open a zipper by pulling it in a downward direction
"She zipped down her jacket as soon as she stepped inside the warm café."
Grammar: separable
2 B1
idiomatic
informal
To travel to a place very quickly, usually a short distance
"I'll just zip down to the corner store and grab some milk."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
The clothing sense is straightforward and common. The movement sense ('zip down to the shops') is more British English informal usage.
Commonly used with
jacket bag tent dress boots road
Forms
Base
zip down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
zips down
he/she/it
Past simple
ziped down
yesterday
Past participle
ziped down
have + pp
-ing form
ziping down
continuous
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