The difference between Do up and Zip up
When used as verbs, do up means to fasten (a piece of clothing, etc.), whereas zip up means to close with a zip fastener.
check bellow for the other definitions of Do up and Zip up
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Do up as a verb (transitive, idiomatic):
To fasten (a piece of clothing, etc.); to tighten (a nut etc.)
Examples:
"I can't do up my shirt. The button is missing."
"Help me do up this zipper."
"You hold it in place while I do up the nut."
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Do up as a verb (transitive, idiomatic, colloquial):
To redecorate (a room, etc.).
Examples:
"I'm going to do up the living room next."
"They've done up the house so that they can sell it more easily."
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Do up as a verb (transitive, idiomatic, informal):
To execute a task or performance.
Examples:
"This time I'm going to do it up right."
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Do up as a verb (transitive, idiomatic):
To pack together and envelop; to pack up.
Examples:
"I did up the parcel with string and took it to the post office."
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Do up as a verb (transitive, dated):
To accomplish thoroughly.
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Do up as a verb (transitive, archaic):
To starch and iron.
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Do up as a verb (slang):
To beat up; to physically assault.
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Zip up as a verb:
To close with a zip fastener.
Examples:
"Always check if you've zipped up your [[fly]] before you go out."
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Zip up as a verb (idiomatic, transitive, or, intransitive):
To close as if with a zip fastener.
Examples:
"I'll zip up my lip."
"I'll zip up."
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Zip up as a verb:
To convert a computer file into a smaller package.