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zipping

/ˈzɪpɪŋ/

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verb

To close with a zip fastener.

Examples :

"She was zipping her jacket because it was getting cold outside. "

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verb

To close as if with a zip fastener.

Examples :

"She was late for school, zipping her jacket closed as she ran out the door. "

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verb

To compress (one or more computer files) into a single and often smaller file, especially one in the ZIP format.

Examples :

"I am zipping the presentation files before emailing them to my team. "

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verb

To subject to the convolution mapping function.

Examples :

"The image editing software is zipping the edges of the photograph to smooth them out. "

math computing function

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verb

(followed by a preposition) To move rapidly (in a specified direction or to a specified place) with a high-pitched sound.

Examples :

"The bullet zipped through the air."

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verb

(followed by a preposition) To move in haste (in a specified direction or to a specified place).

Examples :

"Zip down to the shops for some milk."

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verb

To make (something) move quickly

Examples :

"The race car was zipping around the track. "

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verb

To travel on a zipline.

Examples :

"We spent the afternoon zipping through the forest canopy on a zipline adventure. "

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