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Zip around
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Meaning:
Move quickly
Example:
We ZIPPED AROUND the supermarket to get the shopping done.
Notes:
- Inseparable
- International English
- Inseparable
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Zip by
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Meaning:
Pass quickly
Example:
The motorbike ZIPPED BY the cars stuck in the traffic jam.
Notes:
- Inseparable
- International English
- Inseparable
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Zip it
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Meaning:
Keep quiet, say nothing
Example:
He told me to ZIP IT, so I said nothing.
Notes:
- Intransitive
- International English
- Intransitive
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Zip up
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Meaning:
Keep quiet
Example:
He was being stupid in the meeting, so we told him to ZIP UP.
Notes:
- Intransitive
- International English
- Intransitive