unzipped

Jacket left open

Unzipped means opened by pulling apart a zipper: She unzipped her jacket.

By extension, to unzip a computer file is to decompress it from a compressed format.

Figuratively, unzipped suggests coming apart or being revealed: The scandal unzipped his carefully constructed image.

file

extracted

Removed from source

compressed · download · expand · unpack · WinZip · tarball · decompress · inflate · extract · directory

fastener

unfastened

Not held closed

  • openedMade no longer closed
  • teethEnamel-covered chewing structures
  • pull-tabLever opening sealed cans

slider · fly · jacket · hoodie · bag · backpack · suitcase · pouch · closure · stuck

exposed

open

Not closed

embarrassing · wardrobe malfunction · fly · pants · dress · caught · noticed · awkward · revealing · accidental

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Opposites
zipper/fastener state

unzippedzipped

Fastened or sped

zipped up · closed · fastened · done up · secured

file compression state

unzippedzipped

Fastened or sped

compressed · archived · packed · bundled · tarred

Phrases
Family

unzipping

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG