zone
/zoun/
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Definition
Noun:
- (Geography, Geology) Belt: A large area of the Earth's surface characterized by particular climatic conditions, often loosely divided according to latitude.
- Area, Region: A specific area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature, characteristic, or purpose.
- (Anatomy) Structure: Any encircling or beltlike structure in a body.
- Circumscribed Place: A locally defined place characterized by some distinctive features.
Verb:
- To Separate or Apportion: To divide an area into sections or zones for a specific purpose.
- To Partition Off: To separate a part of a room or area, often with a partition.
- To Regulate: To designate or regulate the use of land in certain areas, especially for housing or industry.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- The city center is a pedestrian zone. (The central area of the city is a region where vehicles are not allowed.)
- Plants in this climate zone are very resilient. (Plants in this geographical region with specific weather patterns are very tough.)
- The earthquake affected the entire seismic zone. (The earthquake impacted the whole area known for seismic activity.)
Verb:
- The city council voted to zone the land for residential use only. (The city council decided to designate the land for building houses only.)
- They used a screen to zone off a quiet area in the open-plan office. (They used a screen to separate a quiet section in the open office.)
Advanced Usage
"To be in the zone": To be in a state of focused concentration or peak performance where one is fully immersed in an activity.
- The athlete was completely in the zone during the final match. (The athlete was in a state of intense focus and peak performance.)
"Buffer zone": A neutral area serving to separate hostile forces or regions.
- A demilitarized buffer zone was established between the two countries. (A neutral, non-military area was created as a separator.)
"Twilight zone": A situation or condition that is confusing or surreal; an intermediate state. (From the title of a TV series).
- His explanation left me in a kind of twilight zone between understanding and confusion. (His explanation put me in a confusing, unclear state.)
Variants and Related Words
Zonal (adjective): Relating to or arranged in zones.
- The garden has a zonal planting scheme based on sunlight. (The garden is planted in areas based on sun exposure.)
Zoning (noun): The process of dividing land into zones for different uses, as by municipal regulation.
- Strict zoning laws prevent factories from being built in residential neighborhoods. (Laws about land use stop factories in housing areas.)
Synonyms
- Noun: Region, area, sector, district, belt, territory, section.
- Verb: Divide, section, partition, allocate, designate, regulate.
Related Phrasal Verbs / Constructions
- Zone out (informal phrasal verb): To become inattentive or lose focus; to daydream.
- I'm sorry, I zoned out for a moment. What did you say? (I became unfocused; please repeat what you said.)
Related Idioms
"A war zone": An area where there is, or seems to be, a lot of conflict, chaos, or danger.
- The city streets after the protest looked like a war zone. (The streets appeared extremely chaotic and damaged.)
"No-fly zone": An area over which aircraft are not permitted to fly, often enforced by military authority.
- The UN Security Council authorized a no-fly zone over the country. (The UN banned all aircraft from flying in that region.)
Noun
- (anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure
- an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic
- any of the regions of the surface of the Earth loosely divided according to latitude or longitude
- a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
Verb
- separate or apportion into sections
- partition a room off
- regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns