What does UNZIP mean?

Unzip

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To open or extract the contents of a compressed file or folder.

Pronunciation (US): /ʌnˈzɪp/

Pronunciation (UK): /ʌnˈzɪp/

Origin and Usage: The word "unzip" originated in the 1960s as a combination of "un-" (meaning "reverse the action of") and "zip" (referring to the compression algorithm used to create the compressed file). It is commonly used in the context of computer software, particularly when dealing with compressed files such as zip files, but can also be used in a more general sense to mean "to open or undo something that is fastened or closed."

Synonyms: Extract, Decompress, Unpack

Related Words: Unfit, Unfix, Unpeg, Unwed, Unzip

Example Sentences:

• She needed to unzip the file in order to access its contents.
• He struggled to unzip the tent in the dark.
• The software allows you to easily unzip compressed files.