unzips

Frees the fastener

Unzips is the act of opening a zipper, whether on clothing, a bag, or other fastened item: She unzips her jacket as the room warms up.

In computing, to unzip is to decompress a file or folder that has been compressed into a smaller archive format: Unzip the folder before running the installer.

clothing

fly

Two-winged buzzing insect

dress · sweater · boots · backpack · trousers · skirt · parka · wetsuit · anorak · windbreaker

bags

luggage

Traveler's packed containers

purse · pouch · compartment · pocket · toiletry bag · carry-on · messenger bag · fanny pack · gym bag · tote

reveal

expose

Make known publicly

  • uncoverReveal what's hidden
  • bareLacking any covering
  • showMake something apparent

disclose · unveil · display · open up · divulge · unmask · lay bare

files

archive

Stored historical records

download · compress · WinZip · tar · RAR · package · attachment · directory · data · software

Opposites
fastener action

unzipszips

Closes with interlocking teeth

zips up · fastens · closes · does up · seals

file compression (computing)

unzipszips

Closes with interlocking teeth

compresses · archives · packs · bundles · encodes

Phrases
Family

unzip, unzipped, unzipping

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG