un‧zip /ʌnˈzɪp/ verb (past tense and past participle unzipped, present participle unzipping) [transitive]

1. to unfasten the zip on a bag, piece of clothing etc

2. to make a computer file its normal size again so that you can use it, after it has been made to use less space

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

unfasten to open the two sides of a piece of clothing, bag, belt etc:
It was hot in the waiting-room, so I unfastened my coat.
Please do not unfasten your seatbelt while the vehicle is in motion.
undo to unfasten clothes or unfasten buttons, zips etc on clothes:
My fingers were so cold that I couldn’t undo the buttons.
untie to unfasten the knot that fastens shoes, a tie, a scarf etc:
He untied his shoes and kicked them off.
unbutton to unfasten the buttons on a piece of clothing:
She slowly unbuttoned her blouse.
unzip to unfasten clothes, bags etc by unfastening a zip:
She unzipped the case and took out a thick file.
loosen to unfasten clothes a little, but not completely, in order to make yourself more comfortable:
Carter took off his jacket and loosened his tie.
open to unfasten a bag, box, or other container:
‘Could you open your bag, please?’ said the security guard.

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