1. the action of fastening or unfastening something with a zipper
2. a traffic pattern where vehicles from two lanes alternate merging into one lane
Usage: traffic

1. present participle of zip; fastening or unfastening with a zipper

Examples

• She was zippering her jacket when the phone rang.
• The zippering of the tent took only a few seconds.
• Traffic moved smoothly thanks to proper zippering at the construction zone.
• He struggled with zippering the overstuffed suitcase.
• The zippering method helps reduce traffic congestion during lane closures.
• After zippering her boots, she headed out into the snow.
• Drivers should practice zippering to maintain traffic flow.