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zone

1 zone /ˈzoʊn/ noun
plural zones
1 zone
/ˈzoʊn/
noun
plural zones
Britannica Dictionary definition of ZONE
[count]
: an area that is different from other areas in a particular way
see also buffer zone, comfort zone, crumple zone, end zone, neutral zone, no-fly zone, red zone, strike zone, time zone, towaway zone, twilight zone
: one of the sections in a city or town that is used for a particular purpose
2 zone /ˈzoʊn/ verb
zones; zoned; zoning
2 zone
/ˈzoʊn/
verb
zones; zoned; zoning
Britannica Dictionary definition of ZONE
[+ object]
: to officially say that (a section in a city, town, etc.) can be used for a particular purpose (such as business or housing)
often used as (be) zoned

zone out

[phrasal verb] US, informal
: to stop paying attention because you are tired, bored, etc. see also zoned out